Program Lead, Cancer Content and Health Literacy

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Flexible Working practices

Fitness Passport access

Novated car leasing arrangement

Salary sacrificing to Superannuation

Job summary

NSW Health's Cancer Institute NSW seeks a Program Lead, Cancer Content and Health Literacy to provide strategic leadership for trusted cancer information and health literacy across cancer control programs. The role translates complex evidence into accessible resources for health professionals and consumers, collaborating with services and clinical experts to support informed decision-making.

This is a permanent, on‑site position at 1 Reserve Road, St Leonards, with flexible working practices and

Job description

Program Lead, Cancer Content and Health Literacy

Program Lead, Cancer Content and Health Literacy

Additional Benefits:

Generous Flexible Working practices, access to Fitness Passport, Novated car leasing arrangement, and Salary sacrificing to Superannuation.

Location:

1 Reserve Road, St Leonards

Applications Close: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 11:59PM

The Cancer Institute NSW is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply!

Where you’ll be working

The Cancer Institute NSW is the NSW Government’s cancer control agency, established to lessen the impact of cancer across the state.

Working at the Cancer Institute NSW means joining a team of committed and dedicated staff who are proud to be a part of the Institute’s purpose of overseeing and accelerating the effectiveness of cancer control in NSW.

The Cancer Institute is a collaborative working environment that encourages diversity and inclusion in how we work and the way we work together. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are strongly encouraged to apply. Greater consideration will be given to suitable applicants, in order to improve access to employment and career opportunities (GSE Rule 26).

About the Opportunity

The Program Lead, Cancer Content and Health Literacy provides leadership for trusted cancer information, health literacy and digital knowledge translation across cancer control programs. The role ensures clinical information and educational resources for health professionals and consumers are evidence-based, accessible, clinically validated and responsive to community needs.

Working with health services, consumers and clinical experts, the role translates complex evidence into trusted information, digital resources and learning products that support informed decision-making, strengthen workforce capability and improve the experience of people affected by cancer.

Pre-Screening Questions

• What is your experience of and involvement with designing, delivering and evaluating the effectiveness of trusted cancer information for health professionals at the point of care?
• What are some examples and opportunities that the Cancer Institute can consider in continuing to deliver effective cancer information that will meet the current and future needs of cancer health professionals and the patients and carers they support equitably?

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Additional Information

• NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
• This is a permanent position and requires full working rights in Australia (e.g. Australian citizenship/ permanent resident). If you currently hold a temporary visa that allows you to live and work in Australia, you may be eligible for employment opportunities in line with the conditions of your visa.

Contact People

Please contact the Hiring Manager, Cynthia Lean on ************@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.

For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to an Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

If interview adjustments are required, please contact ***************@health.nsw.gov.au at the time the interview invitation is issued, or as soon as reasonably possible. Requests for adjustments will be considered in line with NSW Health requirements.