Benefits

• Join a mission-driven organisation transforming cancer care in Australia

• National strategic role influencing healthcare innovation

• High-impact work with leading research and clinical partners

• Hybrid work flexibility in a collaborative team

• Kensington location 

About the company

Omico is a national non-profit organisation transforming cancer treatment in Australia. Their mission is to: “Improve outcomes for Australians with cancer by accelerating the use of precision oncology, growing access to clinical trials and modernising the Australian healthcare system.”  
They have established a nationwide infrastructure that supports precision oncology research and clinical implementation, uniting cancer centres, researchers, government, industry, and advocacy groups. 
Based in Sydney, Omico collaborates with top-tier institutions including UNSW and major cancer centres across Australia.

About the opportunity
Reporting to the CEO, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) will ensure that Omico operates with excellence, compliance and strategic alignment across its programs, systems and external relationships. This role is both operational and strategic, supporting the CEO and Board to build the infrastructure that will carry Omico into its next growth phase, aligned with national cancer research and healthcare innovation.
You will work closely with senior leaders, legal and funding partners, research collaborators and regulators to ensure delivery of high-impact programs and sustainable operations. 
This role is critical in realising Omico’s bold goals to improve outcomes for Australians living with cancer.

Duties

• Oversee core operations, contracts, systems and administration

• Ensure compliance with regulatory and funding requirements

• Lead contracts management, working closely with legal advisers

• Strengthen relationships with key external stakeholders including UNSW

• Partner with the CEO and executive team on strategic planning

• Provide reports to Board, regulators and funding bodies

• Champion operational excellence and continuous improvement

• Lead and develop a small, high-performing team

Skills and Experience

• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceuticals or precision oncology

• Senior-level operations, business or program leadership

• Strong skills in contracts, compliance and stakeholder management

• Deep understanding of regulatory or not-for-profit frameworks

• Budgeting and financial oversight skills ideally in a grant funded environment

• Strong people leader and collaborator

Culture
Collaborative, agile and mission-driven, Omico values integrity, inclusion, and innovation in service of patient outcomes.

How to Apply
Please note: Omico has engaged Healthcare Professionals Group as their exclusive recruitment partner for this appointment. All enquiries and applications should be directed to HPG. Please do not apply to Omico directly.
Click apply or contact Laura Longstaff, Director on 0412 122 769 for a confidential discussion.