Cancer Services Improvement Coordinator

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding and diverse Cancer Service Improvement Coordinator 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 Cancer Service Improvement Coordinator to join our growing team on a full time (1.0EFT) fixed term basis until July 2027.

The Cancer Service Improvement Coordinator supports the integration, coordination and continuous of cancer services across Gippsland and partner health services. Working within the Gippsland Regional Integrated Cancer Services (GRICS), the role delivers project management, coordination and performance monitoring across priority areas including multidisciplinary care, supportive care, survivorship and Victorian Cancer Plan initiatives. The position works in an agile and responsive manger, aligning regional service delivery with Optimal Care Pathways (OCPs), state-wide priorities and evolving policy directions to improve cancer patient journeys and outcomes.

Working Together | We will respond to challenges together to create a safe, quality health service

The role of the Cancer Service Improvement Coordinator is to:

• Deliver and coordinate cancer service improvement projects that strengthen integration, coordination and quality of care across Gippsland Health Services.
• Monitor performance and use cancer data to identify gaps, track outcomes and support improvements aligned with Optimal Care Pathways and Victorian Cancer Plan priorities.
• Engage and communicate with key stakeholders including clinicians, general practitioners, consumers, carers, community, primary and palliative care providers to support GRICS objectives.
• Prepare reports, briefings and documentation for internal and external stakeholders, including GRICS Governance Group and Department of Health as directed.
• Contribute to service mapping and system analysis activities to understand regional cancer service delivery and identify improvements opportunities.
• Respond flexibly to emerging local, regional and state wide priorities, policy changes and government initiatives impacting cancer care.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• A tertiary qualification in healthcare discipline or related field, with experience in project management and service improvement.
• Familiarity with the healthcare system, gained through clinical quality improvement, data, research or service coordination roles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects, analyse data, deliver outcomes and contribute to quality improvement and clinical risk management initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and ability to prepare clear, accurate reports and recommendations for diverse audiences.
• Knowledge of the cancer sector, Victorian Cancer Plan, medical terminology and healthcare data analytics (desirable).

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing
• Access to discounted gym membership and fitness services through Fitness Passport Services.

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Stewart Harper, GRICS Manager email on Stewart.Harper@lrh.com.au 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: AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au 

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: 20 April 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.