Job Description

Program Director - Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs

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

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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.

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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.

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Your role, your impact:

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



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

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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.

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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.

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You bring:

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



with the ability toidentifyopportunities for innovation,sustainabilityand impact
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What will make you stand out:

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- A successfultrack recordin leading and managing diverse and complex teams
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- Postgraduate qualifications in leadership, management, health, socialservicesor a related field
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What's in it for you?

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At Eachyou'llbe supported to be your best:

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- Make your mark– Bring your strategic leadership to a portfolio where you can shape service growth, strengthen integration and create lasting community impact
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- Supportive & inclusive culture– Work with like-minded colleagues and leaders who genuinely care
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- 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
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- More leave when you need it–5 weeks annual leave and theoptiontopurchaseextra leave
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- Support your wellbeing–Discounted access to hundreds of gyms,poolsand fitness centres across Australia with Fitness Passport
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ApplicationsClose: Tuesday 22nd September2026

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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!

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

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Our Commitment to Inclusion at Each

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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.

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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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We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant. Didn't find the perfect role today? Join our Talent Community and be the first to hear about new Each opportunities!

📌 Program Director - Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs (Williamstown)
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