Cancer Care Coordinator Head and Neck/Central Nervous System

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health at Westmead Hospital seeks an experienced Cancer Care Coordinator (Head & Neck/CNS) to lead advanced care coordination and education across multidisciplinary teams. You will influence practice, contribute to research and service improvement, and support patients and families navigating complex cancer journeys.

With 5+ years post‑registration experience and at least 3 years in the specialty, you will drive education, evidence‑based practice and collaboration across Western Sydney Local

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years full time equivalent post registration experience.
• At least three (3) years in specialty field (Head & Neck or CNS).
• Postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to field.
• Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA - Division 1.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, educate and advocate for patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical consultation and complex care coordination.
• Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of specialist nursing care and clinical practice.
• Develop and deliver education for patients, carers and multidisciplinary staff.
• Initiate and contribute to research, quality improvement and best-practice initiatives.
• Influence service planning, policy, guidelines and strategic improvements.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Postgrad qualification

AHPRA registration

Education & training

Policy development

Education

Postgraduate nursing qualifications

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Job description

Cancer Care Coordinator Head and Neck/Central Nervous System

Lead complex cancer care coordination across specialist services

Use advanced nursing expertise to influence practice and patient outcomes

Shape education, research and service improvement at a leading hospital

Lead complex Head & Neck and CNS cancer care, coordinating expert nursing, education and service improvement to deliver better patient outcomes.

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (up to 12/07/2028)
Position Classification:Clinical Nurse Consultant Grade 2
Remuneration:$75.35 - $76.85 per hour
Hours Per Week:38
Location:Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Join Westmead Hospital and become a key clinical leader supporting people with complex Head & Neck and Central Nervous System cancers. This is an opportunity to step into a specialist role where your clinical expertise, leadership and ability to connect people and services can have a lasting impact.

You will work across a multidisciplinary environment, building strong partnerships with clinicians and services within Western Sydney Local Health District and beyond.

Work within a major tertiary hospital and specialist cancer service

Support patients with complex Head & Neck and Central Nervous System cancers

Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams and public and private healthcare networks

Contribute to specialist education, evidence-based practice and professional development

Influence research, quality improvement and the future delivery of cancer care

What you'll be doing
As Cancer Care Coordinator, you will provide advanced clinical consultation and complex care coordination, helping patients, families and carers navigate their cancer journey. You’ll combine expert nursing practice with clinical leadership, education, research and service development.

Provide expert clinical advice, consultation, assessment, care coordination and education

Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of specialist nursing care and clinical practice

Develop and deliver education for patients, carers, nurses and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals

Initiate and contribute to research, quality improvement and best-practice initiatives

Analyse current models of care and influence service planning, policy, guidelines and strategic improvements

Your expertise can make a bigger difference

This is an opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse with specialist cancer expertise who is ready to expand their influence beyond individual episodes of care. If you have 5+ years post-registration experience, including at least 3 years in your specialty, and hold relevant postgraduate nursing qualifications, we want to hear from you. Whether you are already working in cancer care or you are an experienced specialist nurse ready to take your career in a new direction, this temporary opportunity could be the move you've been waiting for. Your ability to lead, educate, connect, innovate and advocate for patients will be highly valued.

At NSW Health, you can build a career where your expertise contributes to better outcomes for patients, families and communities. You’ll have the opportunity to grow professionally, work alongside exceptional healthcare teams and contribute to meaningful improvements in how care is delivered.

Ready to make your next career move?

Qualification: Postgraduate nursing qualifications relevant to field or such other qualifications or experience deemed appropriate by the organisation.

Registration: Current Registered Nurse with AHPRA- Division 1

Selection Criteria:

Minimum five (5) years full time equivalent post registration experience with at least three (3) years’ experience in specialty field.

Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and review of policy, procedure and guidelines

Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills in a multidisciplinary context.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively independently and develop/maintain professional relationships and networks across multiple disciplines.

Demonstrated ability and knowledge to utilise information technology effectively.

Demonstrated skills in providing education for patients, carers and staff.

Requisition ID: REQ698769
Applications Close:11th October 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.