The Division of Cancer, Cardiology, and Specialty Medicine is actively seeking a dynamic senior health leader to join us as the Cancer Services Operations Manager. This pivotal role will collaborate closely with the Divisional Director and Director of Cancer Services to lead Western Health’s Cancer Services.

The role is responsible for the strategic leadership and operational oversight of the team providing inpatient, ambulatory and outpatient Cancer Services at Western Health, including the inpatient Oncology and Haematology Ward, Day Oncology Unit, Palliative Care Unit, Palliative Care CNC team, Wellness Program, Oncology HITH, Radiotherapy, Specialist Clinics, and Clinical Research.

The Operations Manager will oversee the provision of high-quality healthcare, clinical safety, and financial management. This role will support the ongoing operational management of all elements of healthcare provision by Western Health.

To be Successful in this Role, you will have:

• Eligibility for registration with AHPRA as a registered nurse or allied health professional 
• Extensive clinical and management experience 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Strategic planning and change management experience

About Us

Our workforce of over 12,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of mental health and community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing.
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.