Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigator

Company description:

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Job description:

Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigator

• Fixed term, full time role - 80 hours per fortnight with a monthly ADO

• Parkville location with flexible, hybrid working

• Up to $137,696 (pro-rata for part time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) is a Victorian public health service and a world-leading comprehensive cancer centre, dedicated to excellence across all spheres of clinical care, research and education. We are home to the largest cancer research enterprise in Australia and provide treatment to around 40,000 people with cancer each year. Welcoming staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences is integral to fostering innovation and compassion, and delivering the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the team

The Statewide Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Navigator Service provides expert support, navigation and coordination for patients, families and healthcare professionals navigating the Voluntary Assisted Dying process across Victoria. The service plays a critical role in promoting equitable access to VAD while ensuring safe, compliant and person-centred care under the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2017.

About the role

We are seeking a compassionate and highly skilled Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Care Navigator to join our specialist statewide service. This unique and rewarding role provides advanced clinical expertise, care navigation and coordination to support patients and families navigating the VAD pathway.

With legislative reforms coming into effect in April 2027, you will be instrumental in supporting the implementation of these changes, influencing practice development and helping clinicians and health services adapt to the evolving VAD landscape. Working across metropolitan Melbourne, you will collaborate with a range of stakeholders to ensure coordinated, patient-centred care.

A regular day will see you:

• Providing expert guidance to patients and families regarding VAD eligibility, processes and care pathways.

• Conducting comprehensive clinical and psychosocial assessments to support informed decision-making and care planning.

• Coordinating referrals, facilitating access to VAD practitioners and supporting continuity of care across acute, community, primary and palliative care settings.

• Delivering education, support and capacity-building initiatives for healthcare professionals, while contributing to the implementation of legislative reforms and service development.

About you

You are an experienced and compassionate healthcare professional with exceptional communication skills and a commitment to delivering person-centred care. You thrive in complex and sensitive environments, apply sound clinical judgement and are adaptable to changing healthcare contexts.

You'll bring with you:

• A tertiary qualification in a health-related discipline and current AHPRA (or equivalent) registration.

• Extensive clinical experience (typically 5+ years) in palliative care, oncology, chronic disease management and/or complex care coordination.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, clinicians and other stakeholders.

• Advanced critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills, particularly within complex clinical and end-of-life care settings.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and adapt to rapidly changing environments.

• Knowledge of the Victorian healthcare system and relevant care pathways.

Our benefits

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

• Generous salary packaging to increase your take home pay

• Discounted health insurance and eye care

• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program

• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists

• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces

• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities

• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, monthly ADOs and purchased leave options

• Flexible, hybrid working arrangements

Inclusion and belonging

Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and may require a valid Working with Children Check. Many staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza and a range of other diseases.

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply

For more information, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Laurie Draper, Voluntary Assisted Dying Care Navigator

Phone: 04•• ••• 344

Email: ••••@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11:59PM Monday 14 September 2026

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

• Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

• Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

• We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.