Executive Director, Cancer Care Services

About the role

RBWH boasts the largest cancer centre in Queensland. Its Cancer Care Service is one of only six adult centres in Australia accredited for CAR-T collection and administration, and the only centre in Queensland with this expertise.  No other Australian cancer centre has onsite manufacturing and delivery of CAR-T cell therapy. This role ensures the delivery of safe, high-quality, patient-centred care aligned with RBWH's strategic vision fostering a culture of innovation, clinical excellence, continuous improvement, and integrated care while supporting research, teaching, and health equity priorities.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Champion health equity by supporting access to culturally safe and responsive care, particularly for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
• Play a significant role in the planning and development of Cancer Services governed by RBWH, including future capital builds with other key stakeholders.
• Oversee operational and financial performance including achievement of KPIs, patient outcomes, and service growth.
• Accountable for engaging academic partners to strengthen collaboration between clinicians and university researchers.
• Lead the Cancer Care Service line to achieve clinical and service excellence using evidence informed practice and rigorous evaluation of clinical and service outcomes.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here:

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED