BreaCan Manager

BreaCan is a statewide gynaecological and breast cancer support and information service. As an integral part of Women’s Health Victoria (WHV) the service aims to empower women to make informed choices about their care and treatment and to support them to live well. Services currently consist of a central city based resource centre and programs and activities delivered in a range of locations including acute and community settings.

The BreaCan Manager reports to the Executive Director of Women’s Health Victoria and the team includes seven staff who work alongside 60 trained peer support volunteers who have personally experienced breast or gynaecological cancer.

WHV is seeking a dynamic and committed woman to provide leadership through a significant organisational change process which includes service redevelopment with a focus on innovation and extending the services reach. This is an exciting opportunity for a high calibre manager to influence and guide this process and to position the service for the future.

You will have a good knowledge of the health (cancer) sector and ideally have existing relationships within acute, community and government agencies. You have a strong commitment to consumer participation and empowerment of women to actively participate in their care and wellbeing. You are an experienced leader as well as a strategic and creative thinker who is willing to explore innovative approaches and opportunities for growth.

You are highly organised, have a track record in attracting resources and managing multiple projects. Your interpersonal skills are highly developed and you easily build respectful relationships with volunteers and colleagues. You have a good awareness of self and others in the workplace, and what enhances a dynamic and collaborative culture.

As a member of the WHV Executive team, you will contribute to organisational capacity and have an opportunity to make a real difference to the health outcomes of women across the State.

This position is permanent full-time. WHV is an organisation that offers a supportive culture, ongoing professional development, and excellent salary packaging benefits.