DIRECTOR, CANCER SCREENING AND PREVENTION

CANCER INSTITUTE NSW

BAND 1

Role Title: Director, Cancer Screening and Prevention

Join the Cancer Institute NSW for an exciting ongoing employment opportunity and help shape the future of health in New South Wales!

About us

• 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 multidisciplinary staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.
• If you are an inspiring executive operating at a strategic level, with significant experience in leading change – apply now

This role will be located in St Leonards

About this role

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we’re enriching health and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

This role provides strategic leadership and oversight of statewide cancer screening and prevention programs, driving increased participation and ensuring alignment with national and state cancer control policies. This role leads the implementation of innovative, evidence-based prevention campaigns that meet best practice standards and Cancer, policies and deliver the priorities outlined in the NSW Cancer Plan.

This is an ongoing, full time, Band 1, Health Service Senior Executive (HSSE) role. An attractive remuneration package within the range of $247,225 to $271,328 per annum, with annual performance reviews, will be negotiated with the successful applicant.

For further information, download the role description.

About you

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

• Significant and expert knowledge of current issues affecting the health system and the delivery of diverse health services gained through experience in a Health (or similar) environment.
• Tertiary qualifications or equivalent experience in the health or similar industry environment.
• Expert knowledge of principles and practice of cancer control programs, including knowledge of current national and international cancer control programs including prevention and screening.
• Significant experience in policy development and capacity to provide advice on strategic and policy issues, at ministerial and cabinet level.
• Demonstrated capacity to identify and influence significant changes and improvements to well established systems and practices.

Applying for this role

Please review the role description and submit your up-to-date resume and a brief cover letter including a short statement in response to the two target questions (1-2 pages)

1. Provide an example of a time you designed and implemented an innovative, evidence-based health prevention campaign, strategy or project. What were the key indicators of success?
2. Outline your approach to strategically lead or influence a broader group of stakeholders at a state or national level.

For role related queries or questions contact Nancy Makhijani on [email protected] and quote REQ569855.

Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 04 May 2025

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander and would like assistance with your application or to obtain more information on how to apply, please visit The Stepping Up Initiative.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

Additional information

1. This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
2. For more information on applying visit the Ministry of Health Career portal
3. Please note the selection process will include a range of comparative assessment techniques to assist in determining your suitability for the role.

Don't miss your chance to embark on this fulfilling journey! Apply now!