Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $96,570 - $106,759
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Gippsland - Latrobe
Reference: 2771
About the role
Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Regional Cancer Project Lead role in a leading regional hospital? Join the Gippsland Regional Integrated Cancer Service team at Latrobe Regional Health, where we value our employees by providing a safe and supportive workplace culture that enables you to thrive.
Latrobe Regional Health is looking for Regional Cancer Project Lead to join our growing team on a part time (0.8EFT) fixed term until 30 June 2027.
The Project Lead – ICONIC is responsible for leading the implementation of innovative, navigator‑supported cancer care models across Gippsland, including the Rapid Cancer Diagnosis Service (RCDS) and Transitions of Care Service (TOCS). Working across regional, metropolitan and community health sectors, the role drives project delivery, stakeholder engagement, governance, evaluation and change management initiatives aimed at improving cancer outcomes and reducing inequities in care.
This position plays a pivotal role in strengthening care coordination, improving access to timely diagnosis, supporting patient navigation and ensuring more Gippsland patients can access high‑quality cancer care closer to home.
Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service
The role of the Regional Cancer Project Lead is to:
About you
Ideal candidates for this role will have:
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Stewart Harper, GRICS Manager email on [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
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About us
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion completed in March 2024, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
Diversity and inclusion
We embrace workforce diversity and actively encourage applications from across our community including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with linguistically diverse backgrounds, people of all genders and gender identities and people with disabilities. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted via email: [email protected]
How to apply
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application. Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Applications Close: 28 August 2026
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Before commencement, the successful applicant will
Provide evidence of an original and valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and a current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.