Program Lead Cancer System Priorities (New South Wales)

Program Lead Cancer System Priorities (New South Wales)

Overview

Program Lead Cancer System Priorities (ID: REQ633917)

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 4 – Full Time, Permanent
Remuneration: $147,653.00 - $175,917.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: 11:59 PM, Sunday 8 February 2026

The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

Where you’ll be working

The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state. Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.

The Cancer Institute is a team-oriented working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).

Application process

For your application to be considered
To submit your application, please provide:

- Your resume (maximum five pages)
- A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description
- A response to the Pre-Screening Questions in your application

About the Opportunity





This is an exciting role that provides opportunity to work across a diverse stakeholder group at all levels within the health system to drive better outcomes for cancer patients. In this role, you will drive the delivery of system improvement program strategies, lead the program’s contribution to the evidence base, and engage and collaborate within the Cancer Institute NSW and with key external stakeholders.

The role provides leadership over system priorities and complex programs designed to support NSW cancer services, consumers and key cancer organisations by collaborating, designing, implementing and evaluating key projects and initiatives with a focus of addressing inequities in outcomes, reduce the impact of cancer on our communities and improve survival as outlined in the NSW Cancer Plan.

Essential Requirements

- Relevant tertiary qualification in health and relevant understanding and experience working within the NSW Health system or other health systems.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects across cancer services.
- Demonstrated experience, to successfully deliver on strategic priorities against a statewide plan and manage competing issues to deliver high quality outcomes within required deadlines.
- Demonstrated experience managing an experienced team with specialised skillsets.
- Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal, negotiation, consultation, influencing and stakeholder management skills.

Pre-Screening Questions

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Please describe your leadership and people management skills and experience when working in complex environments with everchanging priorities.
2. Describe your skills and experience with effectively engaging diverse stakeholders, including clinicians and senior-level stakeholders, using data and information, current evidence and best practice, to drive improved patient outcomes in the healthcare environment. Highlight any challenges faced and how you overcame them.

Need more information?

- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about Cancer Institute NSW

Additional Information

- Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description.
- NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
- This is a permanent position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People
Please contact the Hiring Manager, Ru Kwedza on or Chris Horn if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to the CEC Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact . Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

Please let know within 24 hours of being invited to interview if you require any adjustments to the recruitment process so we can support you to present your best self.

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