Executive Leadership Opportunity – Deputy State Manager, Icon Cancer Services (QLD)
Location: Based in South-East Queensland
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Applications Close: COB 21 August 2026
We're seeking an experienced healthcare leader to join our Queensland leadership team as Deputy State Manager. Reporting to the Queensland State Manager, you'll play a key leadership role across a network of 21 cancer centres throughout metropolitan and regional Queensland. Working in partnership with site leaders, doctors, hospital partners and corporate support teams, you'll help deliver high-quality, patient-centred care while driving operational excellence, business performance and continuous improvement across the network.
This is a diverse leadership role with responsibility for operational performance, financial management, stakeholder engagement, business development and service improvement. You'll work closely with the Queensland State Manager and site leaders to enhance performance, deliver strategic initiatives, identify opportunities for sustainable growth, and support the ongoing development of cancer services across Queensland.
We're looking for a collaborative leader with the ability to build trusted relationships, influence across a broad stakeholder group and lead through complexity. You'll bring proven experience leading multi-site healthcare operations, developing high-performing leaders, delivering strong operational and financial outcomes, and successfully implementing change. Above all, you'll be passionate about supporting exceptional teams to deliver outstanding cancer care for communities across Queensland.
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
- Lead and support a portfolio of cancer centres to achieve strategic, operational, financial and patient experience outcomes.
- Develop and mentor leaders, building leadership capability and fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Build a connected and engaged culture that encourages innovation, shared learning and a commitment to excellence across the network.
- Drive operational excellence and sustainable business performance across the portfolio.
- Oversee financial performance, including P&L management, KPI delivery, forecasting and budget accountability.
- Lead the implementation of operational strategies that improve productivity, efficiency and patient outcomes.
- Monitor performance, identify opportunities for improvement and implement initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with doctors, hospital partners and key stakeholders.
- Identify and deliver opportunities for growth, service expansion and innovation.
- Support business development initiatives and strategic partnerships across the network.
- Partner with clinical and operational leaders to strengthen doctor engagement, referral growth and service development opportunities.
- Champion exceptional patient-centred care and a culture of service excellence.
- Drive quality improvement initiatives, accreditation outcomes and regulatory compliance.
- Lead initiatives that enhance patient, doctor and staff experience.
- Promote a strong culture of quality, safety and risk management across all centres.
- Manage key development projects aligned with strategic goals.
- Lead and support key strategic projects, including new services, centre developments and growth initiatives.
- Contribute to business cases, strategic planning and the ongoing development of cancer services across Queensland.
- Identify and implement opportunities for innovation that improve patient access, service delivery and business performance.
We’re looking for a driven and adaptable leader who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. You’ll bring:
- Demonstrated senior leadership experience in healthcare (oncology or private sector preferred).
- Demonstrated experience leading multi-site healthcare operations.
- Strong understanding of cancer care delivery models and health sector funding.
- Strong commercial acumen and strategic decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to lead teams, develop leadership capability 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.