Due to internal opportunities, we’re excited to offer a dynamic executive leadership opportunity within our Cancer Services division. This role will oversee a portfolio of cancer centres across Queensland, driving operational excellence and strategic growth.
Reporting to the Queensland State Manager, the Deputy State Manager will lead operations, ensuring high-quality, patient-centred care while achieving financial and performance targets. This is a key leadership role with scope to influence innovation and service development across the state.
Why Join Icon Group?
- Be part of a successful and expanding organisation with new sites and services on the horizon.
- Lead a passionate team committed to delivering world-class cancer care.
- Enjoy excellent remuneration and performance-based incentives.
- Make a meaningful impact in a role that blends healthcare leadership with strategic business development.
Leadership & Culture
- Inspire and guide multidisciplinary teams across designated cancer centres.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Support the State Manager in delivering strategic outcomes and maintaining strong site engagement.
- Oversee financial performance, including P&L management, KPI delivery and budget alignment.
- Ensure operational compliance and drive efficiency across services.
- Contribute to strategic planning and project execution.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with medical professionals and stakeholders.
- Lead business development initiatives and strategic partnerships to support service expansion and innovation.
- Champion patient-centred care and uphold regulatory standards.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives and operational enhancements.
- Manage key development projects aligned with strategic goals.
- Identify and implement opportunities for growth and service innovation.
We’re looking for a driven and adaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. You’ll bring:
- Minimum 3 years’ senior leadership experience in healthcare (oncology or private sector preferred).
- Strong understanding of cancer care delivery models and health sector funding.
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to lead teams and manage complex operations.
- Sound understanding of healthcare compliance and quality frameworks.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Relevant tertiary qualifications in health or business (postgraduate preferred).
- A commitment to innovation, excellence, and continuous learning.
Icon Cancer Centre – Australia and New Zealand
Icon Cancer Centre are pioneers of private cancer care in Australia with over 35 years' experience. There are currently 40 cancer centres across Australia and a joint venture in New Zealand with several in development. These centres include a mix of dedicated medical oncology, haematology, and radiation oncology facilities, as well as comprehensive cancer centres that bring all services together under one roof, including research and pharmacy. Over half of Icon’s cancer centres are in outer-metro and regional communities delivering on our mission to bring the best possible care, closer to home.
For more information on our cancer services in Australia visit https://icongroup.global/en/our-services/cancer-services-australia/ or www.iconcancercentre.com.au
Here’s why our people choose us:
Purpose, at Pace: We remain focused on continually expanding our cancer treatment services and making them accessible to more people across Australia and internationally.
Impact, at Scale: We’re Australia’s largest dedicated provider of cancer care, with our global reach growing every day. Here you’ll know your work is making a difference.
Connection, at Heart: Our work isn’t easy but it’s extremely important. Our secret ingredient is our incredible, connected, and talented people. And their secret ingredient is each other.
Opportunity, at Hand: We’re constantly innovating. We deliver over 3.5 million patient interactions, in over 120 places, across 7 countries. Every week brings changes, growth and new opportunities.
Our Culture and Benefits:
At Icon, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that grow with you. Enjoy:
- Access to Novated Lease Options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!
- Rewards Portal: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
- Development Pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
- Online Courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
- Paid Parental Leave: Supporting you both personally and professionally.
At Icon Group, we’re incredibly proud of our passionate, dedicated people and the life-changing work they do. Apply Now to join us and make a difference. You belong with a team that genuinely cares.
Visit https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/ ;to read the inspiring stories of our team members.
Icon Group celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees. We encourage applications from all diverse backgrounds.
Icon is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.