Are you seeking a rewarding and diverseRegional Cancer Project Lead role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Gippsland Regional Integrated Cancer Service team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.

Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Regional Cancer Project Lead to join our growing team on a part time (0.8EFT) fixed term until 30 June 2027.

The Project Lead – ICONIC is responsible for leading the implementation of innovative, navigator‑supported cancer care models across Gippsland, including the Rapid Cancer Diagnosis Service (RCDS) and Transitions of Care Service (TOCS). Working across regional, metropolitan and community health sectors, the role drives project delivery, stakeholder engagement, governance, evaluation and change management initiatives aimed at improving cancer outcomes and reducing inequities in care.

This position plays a pivotal role in strengthening care coordination, improving access to timely diagnosis, supporting patient navigation and ensuring more Gippsland patients can access high‑quality cancer care closer to home.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

- A tertiary qualification in a healthcare discipline or related field, with demonstrated project management experience.
- Strong knowledge of healthcare systems, quality improvement methodologies and clinical risk management principles.
- Experience leading complex projects involving multiple stakeholders, governance structures and competing priorities.
- Well‑developed analytical and reporting skills,



including the ability to utilise healthcare data to monitor performance and evaluate outcomes.
- An understanding of the Victorian healthcare system and a commitment to improving equity, patient experience and outcomes across regional communities.
- Experience within the cancer sector or with organisations such as Cancer Council Victoria, and familiarity with the Victorian Cancer Plan and contemporary cancer care models (desirable).

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of perks including:

- Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
- Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
- Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
- A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
- Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
- Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.





LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

Diversity and inclusion

We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: ***************@lrh.com.au

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Applications Close: 28 August 2026

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📌 Regional Cancer Project Lead (Wyuna)
🏢 Latrobe Regional Health
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