- Improve outcomes for women affected by gynaecological cancers
- Lead delivery and grown of specialist support services
- Embed clinical governance, innovation & equity
About the organisation
Ovarian Cancer Australia (OCA) is the national leader in advocacy, providing vital support services for the 1,800 women diagnosed with ovarian cancer and their families each year. OCA’s expert team of nurses, psychologists, counsellors, and advocates delivers free, holistic, evidence-based specialist support services across Australia whilst advocating for increased research funding and health systems reform. Following extensive consultation, OCA has developed a strategic plan to expand vital support and advocacy to include all women affected by gynaecological cancers, responding to urgent, unmet need whilst maintaining our unwavering commitment to the ovarian cancer community.
About the role
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, and a critical member of the OCA executive team, the Chief of Support will play a significant role in expanding OCA’s national reach and deepening its impact across the cancer sector. Overseeing multidisciplinary support teams is a key responsibility of this position, delivering nursing services, psychology and counselling services, peer support, and information services across Australia. The appointee will lead clinical governance frameworks, build strategic relationships with health professionals and community organisations, and contribute to development and implementation of organisational strategy. Through effective leadership, the Chief of Support will influence the organisation’s culture and contribute to strategy, risk and sector engagement to amplify OCA’s voice and influence to improve outcomes for all women affected by these cancers.
About you
Inspired by the vision and purpose of OCA, you are an accomplished leader who has overseen multidisciplinary support teams in the health and human services sectors. You apply your well-rounded skillset across clinical governance, capacity building and innovation, and demonstrate a passion for driving sustainable change. With an influential and supportive leadership style to complement your experience delivering support services to people affected by life-threatening illness, you have the capacity to build relationships with strategic partners across the health and community services sectors. Leverage your passion for driving meaningful change in women's health, to support an organisation embarking on a significant transformation journey.
For more information, please contact Elizabeth McMahon at SHK via email elizabeth.mcmahon@shk.com.au quoting reference number 3441887 or click ‘Apply for this job’. Please submit your resume. Direct and third-party applications will be forwarded to SHK.
