Senior District Manager Cancer Services, Innovation and Strategy

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 5
Remuneration: $166,678 - $186,448
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ599214
Advertising Closes: 21 October 2025

Employment with Mid North Coast LHD requires candidates to hold a valid authority to work in Australia (Aust Work Rights Visa). 

Lead the Future of Cancer Care on the Mid North Coast

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact in cancer care across the Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD)? We’re seeking a visionary Senior District Manager, Cancer Services to drive innovation, strategy, and excellence across multiple sites within the Mid North Coast Cancer Institute (MNCCI).

This pivotal leadership role is responsible for shaping high-quality, patient-centred cancer services. You’ll champion operational performance, lead transformative change, and ensure services align with both MNCLHD priorities and the strategic direction of the NSW Cancer Plan 2022–2027.

In partnership with senior/executive leadership, you’ll set clear goals, define service standards, and lead performance initiatives that elevate care delivery. This role is proudly co-funded by the Cancer Institute NSW (CINSW), reflecting its strategic importance in driving system-wide improvements in cancer outcomes.

Join us in leading a team that’s passionate about delivering world-class cancer care to communities across the Mid North Coast.

About You

We’re seeking a dynamic and visionary leader who is passionate about transforming cancer care. To thrive in this role, you’ll bring:

• Strategic Leadership: Proven ability to lead complex health services across multiple sites, with a focus on innovation, integration, and continuous improvement in cancer care delivery.
• Operational Excellence: Strong experience in managing multidisciplinary teams and services, setting clear performance goals, and delivering measurable outcomes aligned with health system priorities.
• Change Management Expertise: A track record of successfully driving service transformation and leading teams through change in a complex healthcare environment.
• Collaborative Influence: Exceptional stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships across clinical, executive, and community networks.
• Health System Insight: Deep understanding of the NSW health system, cancer care pathways, and the strategic goals of the NSW Cancer Plan 2022–2027.
• Commitment to Equity and Quality: A passion for delivering equitable, patient-centred care that improves outcomes for people living with cancer across regional and rural communities.

What we Offer

What a culture of collaboration, openness, respect and empowerment we offer an interesting work environment and an opportunity to make a positive impact on the delivery and future of rural and regional health.  Working the MNCLHD gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport

   

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

• Paid Maternity, Adoption and Parental Leave

• Allocated Days Off

• Salary Packaging

• Professional Development and Learning

• Relocation Assistance (via Salary Packaging)

• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

   

The Organisation

The Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) is a government funded health organization that covers an area of 11,335 square kilometers extending from Port Macquarie in the south to Coffs Harbour in the north.  MNCLHD provides a diverse range of services to a population of approximately 215,000 people.  It has a workforce of 4,694 across seven hospitals sites and 12 Community Health Centres.

Diversity and Inclusion lies at the heart of how we recruit

Mid North Coast Local Health District is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects and understands the community we serve. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone feels respected, valued and that they belong. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from candidates of all cultures, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

We encourage you to reach out if you require any adjustments or assistance during the recruitment process to ensure you have every opportunity to showcase your talent, skills, and potential. Please contact our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Manager.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive for Category A positions prior to offer. 

All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined under the General questions section at Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ

Salary will be accordance with NSW Health State Awards for the advertised classification/s.  These awards are available at http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/careers/conditions/pages/default.aspx.

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