Portfolio Coordinator (Quality & Accreditation)

Portfolio Coordinator (Quality & Accreditation)  

Employment Type: Health Manager Level 3 – Full Time - Permanent 
Remuneration: $132,236.00 - $150,222.00 per annum, plus 12% superannuation 

Additional Benefits: Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation. 

Location: 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards 

 
Applications Close: 11:59 PM on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 
 

The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities 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). 

For your application to be considered 

To submit your application, please provide: 

• Your resume (maximum five pages) 

• A covering letter addressing the Essential Requirements, as outlined in the Role Description 

• A response to the Pre-Screening Questions in your application 

About the Opportunity 
 

The primary purpose of the role is to advise and support the Breast Cancer Screening and Assessment Services (SAS's) and the State Coordination unit (SCU) on the requirements to maintain accreditation and compliance with BreastScreen Australia's National Accreditation Standards and support achievement of NSW Cancer Plan objectives and to provide expert advice on the BreastScreen NSW quality management system. 

 
Essential Requirements  
 

• Demonstrated experience implementing accreditation standards, or similar, and knowledge of the National Accreditation Standards.

• Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline or demonstrated, relevant equivalent professional experience 

   

Pre-Screening Questions 

1. Provide an example of when you used data to identify an issue and improve performance. 
2. Provide an example of a quality improvement activity you implemented. Explain how the opportunity was identified, how the quality improvement activity was developed and implemented, and how the results were measured. 

 
Need more information?  

• Click here for the Position Description  

• Find out more about applying for this position  

• Learn more about Cancer Institute NSW 

   

Additional Information  

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description. 

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.  

• This is a permanent position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa. 

Contact People 

Please contact the Hiring Manager on Andrew.Douglas@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role. 

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to the Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact HSNSW-AboriginalCareers@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.  

If interview adjustments are required, please contact HSNSW-PillarsPC@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.