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Form of work- Opportunity to taken on a senior leadership role (temporary long service leave cover)
- Lead a highly motivated team in achieving excellence in care delivery, culture and improvement
- Represent your space during a time of directorate reorganisation
About Our Facility
Barwon health is the major regional health provide for the Barwon South Western Region. It is Victoria's largest regional health service and one of the busiest Hospitals in the State. We serve a population of over 500,000 through the efforts of over 8,000 staff and more than 1,200 volunteers. We provide care at all stages of life and circumstances through a wide range of services from emergency and acute, to mental health, primary care, community services, aged care and subacute/rehabilitation. Care is provided to the community through over 21 key locations throughout the region.
About the Andrew Love Cancer Centre (ALCC)
The ALCC is a comprehensive cancer centre that has provided expert care to those affected by cancer in Geelong and the broader Barwon South West Region since 1992.
The service gives adults, living in the region, access to world class cancer treatment. Based in Geelong we have state of the art facilities, equipment and highly skilled health professionals who provide personalised, patient centred and effective care. Chemotherapy, haematology and radiotherapy services are all provide at ALCC.
About the role
The primary objective of the role is to provide leadership in the planning and delivery of high quality Cancer Services within Barwon Health and the region, whilst developing professional and collaborative partnerships in the overall management of the department. The position has a key influential role in the oversight, operational management and development of Cancer Services, in consultation with senior medical staff and clinical leads. Reporting to the Co-Director of Medicine & Emergency Directorate, the position supports and mentors clinical leaders in analysis, planning and development of Cancer services to achieve the strategic objectives of the Clinical Directorate, Barwon Health and the Department of Health.
About the culture
The team in the Andrew Love Cancer Centre are enthusiastic, engaged and committed to working cohesively together to provide high quality, patient centred care. They promote positive, respectful relationships and strong working partnerships across the multi-disciplinary team and the region.
Barwon Health is a values driven organisation and you will thrive working in a culture that values respect, compassion, commitment, accountability and innovation.
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional, friendly and dedicated team who takes pride in providing high quality service. Barwon Health provides a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and education in this specialist area.
Barwon Health staff benefits
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development
- Access to employee wellness program
- Salary packaging
- Social club
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
About the Geelong Region, AUSTRALIA
Sitting within one of Victoria’s six regional health centres, Barwon Health serves the community of Greater Geelong and beyond. Victoria’s second largest city after Melbourne! Derived from the local Wathaurong Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘land’ or ‘cliffs’.
- Enjoy a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes at affordable prices.
- High standard of schooling options throughout the area
- A stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
- Appreciate beautiful parks, rivers, walks and wineries
To find out more about the Geelong region, visit our Moving to the Region page on the Barwon Health website.
Diversity and Inclusion
At Barwon Health we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where we value each person’s uniqueness. We embrace diverse life experiences and the perspectives of our people, whilst providing high-quality health care to all members of our community, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, cultural background, disability, or sexual orientation.
At Barwon Health we are committed to providing positive employment opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and welcome employment applications from candidates of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background.
We at Barwon Health strongly encourage people with disability and diverse backgrounds to apply for our roles.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards:About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
We are also proud to be Totally Smoke Free.
If we can assist you with any reasonable adjustments in order to submit your application for this role, Please contact the Talent Acquisition team via email at ***************@barwonhealth.org.au noting your preferred method of communication and contact details and a member of the team will be in touch.
This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid -19 and influenza and meet the requirements of the Barwon Health immunisation policy.
