1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer by the age of 85.

Imagine it was someone you know. Imagine hearing those words from the doctor and trying to keep yourself together. Imagine trying to understand the medical details and make choices that could impact your life. Imagine facing the ongoing treatment and side effects for years. Imagine still trying to be the parent, partner, or friend you’ve always been while going through it all.

Now imagine you can make a difference. Imagine, every day being challenged to put everything you’ve learnt throughout your career, all the experience and expertise you have into action to make a tangible difference in someone’s life.

The McGrath Foundation is a loved and trusted Australian brand funding 162 incredible McGrath Breast Care Nurses across Australia. These nurses provide life-changing care and support for families going through Breast Cancer.

We are looking for a Nursing Program Senior Manager who will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the national McGrath Breast Care Nurse program as well as key strategic projects to enhance the program.

If successful, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring the smooth implementation and continued development of the McGrath BCN Program
• Providing line management and leadership for the Nursing Program Officers
• Streamlining the Program to enhance and improve efficiencies and effectiveness
• Responsibility for the engagement and professional development strategy for MBCNs and ensure all issues are managed in a timely manner and escalated appropriately
• Working with the Clinical Leaders to ensure high levels of support for MBCNs

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Tertiary qualifications, ideally in a health care field
• At least four years’ experience in a health-related field with a demonstrated passion and understanding of health care
• Proven experience leading high performing teams
• Experience in stakeholder management with strong interpersonal, conflict resolution, relationship management and diplomacy skills
• Strong time management skills with a proven ability to manage several projects at once, make sound judgments, prioritise work and to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines