Portfolio Manager

Employment Type : Full Time - PermanentPosition Classification : Health Manager Level 3Remuneration : $127,150.00 - $144,444.00 per annum, plus superannuation and 17.5% leave loadingHours Per Week : 38Location : 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, SydneyRequisition ID : REQ596649Be part of an organisation that makes a difference in cancer control in NSW Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged 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 collaborative 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).What you'll be doing Develop, implement and evaluate skin cancer prevention strategies and support healthy living activities by engaging with the community and key stakeholders (including government and non-government organisations, academics, Local Health Districts, peak bodies and advocacy groups) to reduce the incidence and prevalence of skin and lifestyle related cancers.The Portfolio Manager-Skin Cancer and Healthy Living works within the Cancer Screening and Prevention Division and is a senior member of the Prevention team.
The role is responsible for the facilitation of a range of cross-sector initiatives under the NSW Skin Cancer Prevention Strategy, as well as projects promoting healthy living and cancer prevention.
This is a challenging and rewarding role, with broad strategic scope and a strong focus on partnerships.Remuneration/Benefits In Addition To Base Salary12% superannuation 4 weeks annual leave (plus 17.5% leave loading) 10 days sick leave 40 hours per week which include accrual of monthly Allocated Day Off (ADO) x 12 per year.
Access ToGenerous Flexible Working practices Fitness Passport: a membership card for NSW government employees that gives you and your family unlimited access to 400+ gyms and other facilities at one low price.
Novated car leasing arrangement Salary sacrificing to superannuation.
For your application to be considered To Submit Your Application, Please ProvideYour resume (maximum five pages) A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description A response to the Pre-screening questions, as outlined below.
Essential RequirementsTertiary qualification or relevant experience in population health, health policy, health promotion and/or social marketing.
Knowledge and experience implementing projects in health settings, including the application of project management principles, methods and techniques.
Experience leading partnered initiatives within a health context Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio of projects to meet objectives and timelines.
If successful for interview candidates must bring original copies of essential qualifications to be sighted by the panel, and one copy to provide to panel.
Pre-screening questions Please share your experience managing a portfolio of initiatives in a health context designed to achieve a broader goal – what was your contribution in planning and designing the approach, and how did you measure success? Please describe a program or project you have had a leadership role in that involved significant stakeholder engagement – what were the most important elements of your approach? Interested? For More InformationClick here for the Role Description Find out more about applying for this position For more information about the Cancer Institute NSW please visit For role related queries or questions contact Amy Hains on Applications Close: Thursday.
21 August 2025 at 11:59 PMAll Cancer Institute roles are based at St Leonards, Sydney, and candidates are required to be Sydney based/able to commute to Sydney at least weekly.The CORE+4 Values define what is important to the Cancer Institute NSW and our employees.Our values are: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment, Strategic, Supportive, Innovative and Flexible.The Cancer Institute NSW is unable to offer salary packaging.
Salaries will be negotiated commensurate to experience and qualifications of the role.The Cancer Institute NSW supports flexible working practices for all employees and welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from diverse cultural backgrounds and people with disabilities.
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