The Team

The Northern Cancer Service provides comprehensive cancer care across North and North West Tasmania; delivering high-quality, patient-centred services through a multidisciplinary model of care. Our service provides day oncology services at the WP Holman Clinic Launceston, the North West Cancer Centre Burnie and at the Mersey Community Hospital, in addition to radiation therapy services at Launceston & Burnie. We are committed to excellence in clinical care, innovation, safety, research, education and continuous improvement, ensuring patients can access high-quality cancer care closer to home. As part of a highly skilled and collaborative leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping the future of cancer services across the region, leading service development, workforce excellence and cutting-edge models of care that improve outcomes for Tasmanians affected by cancer. Further information on the Northern Cancer Service is available on our website: Northern Cancer Service – Northern Cancer Service (health.tas.gov.au)

The Role

This is a significant senior nursing leadership opportunity within Tasmania's public health system. As Nursing Director, you will provide strategic and operational leadership for nursing, administrative and support service staff across the Northern Cancer Service. Working closely with the Clinical Director and Manager/ Chief Radiation Therapist of the Northern Cancer Service and key stakeholders, you will lead service delivery, workforce planning, quality and safety initiatives, clinical governance, and service development activities.

- Leading and managing nursing, administrative and support services across multiple sites.
- Driving excellence in patient-centred cancer care.
- Providing strategic leadership in quality, safety,



research and education.
- Managing human, financial and physical resources to achieve service objectives.
- Leading workforce development, performance management and succession planning.
- Championing innovation, service redesign and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Supporting the delivery of safe, effective and sustainable cancer services for the Tasmanian community

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Why Tasmania

The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services. Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites. Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle. Pursuing your health career in Tasmania’s public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients. It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.

Details of appointment

Permanent full time,



day worker (with on call) position, working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible. The location is in Launceston with an expectation to work across Northern Cancer Service sites as required. *notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant. Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary $142,632 per annum. Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

- Salary range is in accordance with Nurses and Midwives (Tasmania State Service) Agreement 2023. Access to the Grade 4 salary range $102,439- $109,175 is subject to successful application for progression to Grade 4
- Post Graduate Allowance of up to 10% based on qualification type

Salary Packaging You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

- Travel and relocation assistance support available up to $15,000 for eligible appointees from overseas, and up to $10,000 for appointees from interstate.
- Professional development and accelerated pathways.
- A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
- Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibi

📌 Nursing Director (Launceston)
🏢 Department Of Health
📍 Launceston