State Manager - VIC/TAS

State Manager - VIC/TAS

Join Canteen and help change the lives of young people impacted by cancer.

• Bring your leadership and clinical service delivery expertise to a leading not-for-profit and love what you do!
• Based in Melbourne, VIC (with responsibility across VIC/TAS, primarily in person with hybrid working supported)
• Permanent, full-time position

Our commitment

Cancer doesn’t discriminate and neither do we. We believe that diversity in all its forms is a strength and are committed to working towards being an organisation that is inclusive of all individuals, so we can create a more vibrant and innovative culture. Canteen welcomes people with diverse gender identities, sexualities, intersex variations and from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities. Canteen acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as sovereign custodians of this land. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. Canteen is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and people of all ages.

Canteen is all about supporting young people and their families affected by cancer. Founded by young cancer patients, we offer programs and resources that truly make a difference for 12-25 year-olds facing their own diagnosis, supporting a loved one, or grieving. Together, we believe our team can create real change!

We are now seeking a State Manager - VIC/TAS who will play a pivotal role in acquiring, growing and retaining one-off supporters. This role offers an opportunity make a real impact within the Services team and be part of an organisation that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

About our benefits

We connect, we empower, we challenge, and we are real. These values ground the way we work at Canteen, and underpin a culture that brings people together in an inspiring and positive way. Find out more on our LinkedIn Life Page.

• Base Salary + Superannuation + Not-For-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $18,550 of your salary tax-free).
• 5 Weeks Annual Leave (FTE) + 17.5% leave loading + pay during our annual office closure week.
• Early access to long service leave
Learning & Development opportunities

About our role

• Lead and manage a multidisciplinary team delivering clinical, psychosocial, and program support services across VIC/TAS, ensuring high-quality, consistent and best-practice service delivery
• Oversee service planning, clinical governance, program delivery and risk management to meet organisational KPIs and evolving community needs
• Build strong relationships with healthcare providers, community organisations and key stakeholders to strengthen referral pathways and service reach
• Contribute to national strategy, projects and service innovation, ensuring alignment between state delivery and organisational priorities
Manage budgets, operational performance and team wellbeing, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement

About You

• Tertiary qualification in allied health (e.g. psychology, social work, counselling or occupational therapy) with extensive sector experience
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and building a high-performance, values-driven culture
• Strong expertise in clinical service delivery and psychosocial support for vulnerable young people and families
• Proven ability to build and maintain strategic stakeholder relationships across health, community and government sectors
• A proactive and positive attitude with a willingness to lead, innovate and take on complex challenges
Warm, compassionate, and authentic approach to supporting young people and their families

Applications close on 3 July 2026 . If you’re passionate about what you do and are ready to make a difference, apply now. We’ll review applications regularly. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Employment Expectations

To ensure an ongoing commitment to the success of Canteen, all applications must be able to:

• Successfully complete and maintain a current National Police Check and Working with Child Check relevant to the individual’s state jurisdiction.
• Undergo an extensive screening process prior to appointment to guarantee the safety of all Canteen’s stakeholders.
• Provide at least two direct referees to ensure a successful reference check is completed.
• Provide relevant copies of professional qualification/s stated on the application.