Advance your healthcare career at
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse and be part of something bigger
At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are redefining cancer care with a singular focus – to transform the lives of people affected by cancer. Central to this is our mission, to minimise the burden of cancer by providing integrated expert care, delivered with compassion, and founded on research, innovation, education and training.
Our team is dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our patients and their families. At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we offer diverse healthcare career opportunities across clinical, nursing, research, and support roles, all within a collaborative and purpose-driven environment.
Whether you’re a healthcare professional, researcher, or administrator, you’ll be part of a leading not-for-profit hospital committed to excellence in cancer treatment and patient-centred care.
Our Values
Why Choose a Healthcare Career at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse
Our multidisciplinary teams bring together some of Australia’s leading specialists, delivering integrated, patient-centred care under one roof. Our specialisation in rare and complex cancers ensures we achieve above the NSW average survival rates for cancer treatment.
Expertise that makes a difference
A culture of uncompromising patient-centred care underpins everything we do. Our holistic approach means that patients can access evidence-based supportive care, allied health services, and integrative oncology through the COBL LivingRoom.
Our Care
Research, education, and training are embedded in our mission, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of cancer care. We celebrate innovation and foster an environment where healthcare professionals can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Innovation and excellence
Real Voices, Real Impact
“I am lucky to be part of a supportive team and get to work alongside some great nurses and surgeons who genuinely care about not only their patients, but each other. There’s a strong sense of belonging – it really feels like being part of the COBL family.”
– Veronica, Gynae-Oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist
International Nurses
If you’re looking for a working holiday or more permanent migration, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse has many opportunities for experienced nurses across our departments. With almost 1,200 staff from all corners of the world, you will be able to work in multidisciplinary teams with supportive leadership and the potential for career development opportunities. Whether you’re seeking to expand your healthcare career in a leading cancer hospital or take the next step in a specialised nursing role, you’ll find a rewarding path with us.
Your Benefits
Though it is an incredibly rewarding profession, we know that there are challenges associated with working in cancer care. Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is proud to be the first hospital in Australia to introduce Schwartz Rounds for staff, a support and wellness program that provides employees with a safe space to talk openly. The Schwartz Rounds are a significant support for attendees to address the challenges and feelings that can arise from working in oncology. During the confidential, hour-long group discussions, hierarchies fade away and all participants have the opportunity to speak and be vulnerable in a compassionate space. They have been proven to increase insight into the social and emotional aspects of patient care and improve teamwork and interdisciplinary communication.
We also highly encourage all employees to access our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling service. EAP is a high-quality, short-term, professional counselling service that allows employees to deal confidentially with personal or professional issues ranging from trauma and depression to relationship issues or work/life balance.
We support our staff with competitive salaries, a generous annual leave scheme, paid parental leave, a retirement pension fund and the opportunity to salary package through SmartSalary. Salary packaging helps to lower your taxable income and increases your take-home pay, with increased benefits for full-time employees such as vehicle leasing and the potential to package essential expenses such as education and development courses, superannuation and relocation expenses among many others. Casual and part-time staff are also eligible for selected benefits.
We offer many scholarships that allow employees to further their education and professional development while working, thanks to the generous philanthropic donations of our staff and donor communities.
Physical, psychological and financial wellness is crucial to maintaining a healthy work/life balance, which is why Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is committed to improving and maintaining staff wellness in and outside of work. Whether you’re involved in clinical care, research or work in a corporate role, all employees are encouraged to use all staff wellness benefits that will help them stay well and provide uncompromising patient care every day. By putting you first, we are ensuring you put that value back into the patients you treat, and that you love coming to work every day.
We offer Fitness Passport memberships:
Fitness Passport is a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to both you and your family. For a fraction of the cost of a regular gym membership, it provides unlimited access to a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness centres.
Free onsite parking available is also available for staff working evening, nights and weekend shifts.
Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is located in the heart of the Camperdown-Ultimo health and education precinct, steps away from the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the University of Sydney. Proximity to extensive research facilities and technologies allows our staff to easily collaborate and share information and ideas, fostering a thriving ecosystem of innovation.
We have exceptional professional development programs including partnerships with local universities and fantastic e-learning programs.
We recognise the potential of professional development to help our staff deliver the best outcomes possible for our patients.
Join our team and be part of something bigger
