Program Director - Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs

- Full-time
- Full-time, ongoing position | Senior leadership opportunity with Australia-wide impact
- Based at any Each site, with flexible working conditions and regular travel across multiple Each locations expected
- Competitive executiveremunerationpackage + 12% super + generous Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550 p.a.

Lead transformation. Drive growth. Deliver lasting impact.
At Each , we believe everyone has the power to live well.

Our Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs (MHAOD) portfoliodeliversintegrated, person-led services that support people,familiesand communities to improve wellbeing,recoveryand quality of life. Operating across multiple programs, funding streams and locations, the portfolio plays a critical role in improving access to care, strengthening serviceintegrationand responding to the evolving needs of our communities.

As Program Director-Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs, you'lllead a large,complexand high-impact portfolio at a time of significant opportunity,innovationand sector reform.You'lldrive strategic direction, operationalperformanceand service excellence while empowering leaders and teams to deliverstrategicoutcomes.

This is a rare opportunity to influence the future of integrated Mental Health and AOD services while leading high-performing teams, driving sustainable growth and creating lasting impact for communities.

Your role, your impact:

- Lead strategic and operational direction across a large, complex portfolio of Mental Health and AOD services, ensuring alignment with Each's vision and priorities
- Manage financial sustainability and performance with transparent performance measures, reporting and outcomes thatdemonstrateimpact
- Lead and inspire leaders and multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, wellbeing,inclusionand continuous improvement
- Build and strengthen integrated service models that improve outcomes for individuals,familiesand communities
- Drive service innovation and transformation byidentifyingopportunities to enhance,



expand and evolve programs in response to community need and sector reform
- Develop strong relationships with government, funders and sector partners to strengthen collaboration, influencereformand enhance service outcomes

About you

We’re seeking a senior leader who can move confidently between strategy, people leadership and practical delivery.You’llknow how to set direction, buildaccountabilityand support leaders and teams to turn plans into meaningful action.

Working closely with the operations leadership team,you’llbring an organisational lens, contribute to broader service and growth priorities, anddemonstratethe judgement, influence and delivery focus needed to lead at scale.

You bring:

- Significant senior leadership experience within Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, communityhealthor related human services sectorsinlarge and complex environments.
- A track recordof developing high-performing leaders and multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability,collaborationand continuous improvement
- Tertiary qualification/s in a relevant discipline (health, social services, management or equivalent)
- A strong understanding of the policy, funding and reform environment shaping Mental Health and AOD services
- Exceptional stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills, with experience working collaboratively with government departments, commissioning bodies, Primary Health Networks,fundersand sector partners
- Demonstrated success leading organisational growth, servicetransformationand change initiatives, with the ability to navigate complexity, influence diverse stakeholders and translate strategy into measurable outcomes
- Strong commercial and financial acumen,



with the ability toidentifyopportunities for innovation,sustainabilityand impact

What will make you stand out:

- A successfultrack recordin leading and managing diverse and complex teams
- Postgraduate qualifications in leadership, management, health, socialservicesor a related field

What's in it for you?

At Eachyou'llbe supported to be your best:

- Make your mark – Bring your strategic leadership to a portfolio where you can shape service growth, strengthen integration and create lasting community impact
- Supportive & inclusive culture – Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care
- Boost your take-home pay –Not-for-Profit Salary Packaging (up to $15,900 tax-free per year) plus an extra $2,650 tax-free for meals and entertainment
- More leave when you need it –5 weeks annual leave and theoptiontopurchaseextra leave
- Support your wellbeing –Discounted access to hundreds of gyms,poolsand fitness centres across Australia with Fitness Passport

ApplicationsClose: Tuesday 22nd September2026

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period, sodon'tmiss out and apply today!

No recruitment agency referrals will be accepted at this time. Thank you.

Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each

At Each, inclusion is at the heart of how we work, connect and care.We'recommitted to a workplace where everyone feels safe,respectedand able to be themselves. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, LGBTIQA+ communities, people with disability, people from diverse cultural and faith backgrounds, people of all ages and genders.

Each is a child safe organisation with zero tolerance for child abuse, and we are committed to protecting the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

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📌 Program Director - Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs (Maroondah City)
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📍 Maroondah City