Strategic Manager

Work in an environment that offers:

• An opportunity to work with a leading regional health service
• An ability to live and work in a vibrant regional setting
• A dynamic and growing health service that embraces new technologies

The Position

Job Reference: 4125

Position Title: Strategic Manager
Classification: HS7
Salary per fortnight (exc. super): $4,696.40
Hours per fortnight: 80 Hours (including an ADO every 4 weeks)
Employment Status: Ongoing Full Time

Other requirements: 2026 Flu Vaccination 

Closing date: 16/06/2026

The Strategic Manager, Integrated Cancer Services provides leadership in the planning, coordination and delivery of regional cancer reform initiatives across Victoria. Responsible for driving innovation, strengthening partnerships across the cancer sector, and managing strategic programs and resources, this role advances integrated, patient-centred care. Working collaboratively with health services, clinicians, consumers, researchers and government stakeholders, the position supports improved cancer outcomes, reduced disparities and the successful implementation of Victoria’s Cancer Plan.

Working with Bendigo Health

Bendigo Health are a leader in regional health care, combining outstanding services with a strong education, training and personal development culture.

Created by our community in the 1850s, we have a long, proud history of delivering excellent care to our community.

Our organisation is diverse, welcoming and committed to delivering our vision to be a trusted regional healthcare service recognised for delivering exceptional care, being a great place to work, and being deeply connected to our community. 

Bendigo Health has around 5000 staff and a catchment area covering a quarter of the size of Victoria. The three main campuses of Bendigo Health are in Bendigo, with many services extended to regional settings including areas such as Mildura, Echuca, Swan Hill, Kyneton and Castlemaine.

We offer a fantastic range of benefits for our staff, including: 

• Staff health and wellbeing programs
• Career development and education opportunities
• Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight
• Flexible Working Arrangements
• Use of staff gym and pool and access to other fitness facilities through fitness passport program

If successful for a position at Bendigo Health you must provide evidence of your full immunisation record as part of the on boarding process.

The Bendigo Regional Cancer Centre

The Bendigo Regional Cancer Centre is a partnership between Bendigo Health and Peter MacCallum Cancer Institute, which brings together Medical Oncology, Haematology and Radiation Oncology treatment and consultative services, with the support of palliative care; allied health; specialist nursing staff; pharmacy; clinical trials; MDM meetings and regional outreach clinics.

The radiotherapy service is provided by Peter Mac, the Oncology and Haematology Service is provided by Bendigo Health. The unit is a day-stay unit providing a wide range of chemotherapy, hormonal therapy and biological response modifiers and symptom support as well as access to clinical trials. 

Integrated Cancer Services:

The Integrated Cancer Services (ICS) are consortia comprising partnerships between health services, providers, researchers and other cancer sector participants to achieve coordinated planning and improvement of cancer services across specified geographic regions in Victoria or for specific population groups. The ICS have an important role in the implementation of key aspects of Victoria’s current cancer plan (Victoria’s Cancer Plan 2020-2024), which seeks to improve cancer outcomes by improving the experience of cancer patients, delivering efficient, quality care supported by data and research, improving outcomes, addressing disparities across population groups, driving innovation and system reform, and ensuring good integration and coordination across service providers.

The ICS are supported by the Victorian Government. The Cancer unit, Department of Health (DH) which manages the state’s cancer reform program, has a critical role in respect of the ICS.  For more information visit https://www2.health.vic.gov.au/about/health-strategies/cancer-care/integrated-cancer-services.

Employing a patient centered approach, the ICS Strategic Manager provides leadership in the implementation of cancer reform and innovation.  The ICS Strategic Manager establishes and maintains clinician, consumer and health service engagement at the local level and is responsible for the administration and delivery of the ICS program including planning, coordination and resource management (human and financial) for projects and program activities. At the state level, the Manager is active within the VICS (Victorian Integrated Cancer Services) Network.

Bendigo Region

Bendigo is one of Victoria’s largest regional cities making it a great city to live and work in. Bendigo provides services for the region’s population of over 320,000 and so the city offers excellent schools, shopping and cultural precincts, sporting facilities and various tertiary facilities. We can offer generous flexible working arrangements - giving you more time to enjoy the fantastic restaurants, beautiful parks, walking trails and wineries within our region.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you!  Please ensure that you attach a cover letter and an up-to-date copy of your resume.  

Need more information?  Please contact Chris White on 03 5454 6358 for a confidential discussion.  

Diversity and Inclusion

Bendigo Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and social inclusion and encourage people from a diverse cultural background, people with disabilities and or Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people to apply.

Position Description: HERE

Careers Video Reference: Bendigo Regional Cancer Centre Virtual Tour 

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