Job Description
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
Competitiveexecutiveremunerationpackage+ 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 improvewellbeing,recoveryandquality of life.
Operating across multiple programs, funding streams and locations, the portfolio plays a critical role in improving access to care, strengtheningserviceintegrationandresponding 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 significantopportunity,innovationandsector reform.
You'lldrive strategic direction,operationalperformanceandservice excellence while empowering leaders and teams todeliverstrategicoutcomes.
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 directionacross a large, complex portfolio of Mental Health and AOD services, ensuring alignment with Each's vision and priorities
Manage financial sustainability and performancewith explicit performance measures, reporting and outcomesthatdemonstrateimpact
Lead and inspire leaders and multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability,wellbeing,inclusionandcontinuous improvement
Build and strengthen integrated service modelsthat improve outcomes forindividuals,familiesandcommunities
Drive service innovation andtransformationbyidentifyingopportunitiesto enhance,



expand and evolve programs in response to community need and sector reform
Develop strong relationships with government, funders and sector partnersto 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,buildaccountabilityandsupport 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 ofaccountability,collaborationandcontinuous 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 HealthNetworks,fundersandsector partners
Demonstrated success leading organisational growth,servicetransformationandchange initiatives, with the ability to navigate complexity, influence diverse stakeholders and translate strategy into measurable outcomes
Strong commercial and financial acumen,



with the abilitytoidentifyopportunitiesforinnovation,sustainabilityandimpact
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 andtheoptiontopurchaseextraleave
Support your wellbeing–Discounted access to hundreds of gyms,poolsand fitness centres across Australia with Fitness Passport
ApplicationsClose: Tuesday 22nd September****
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.
We are a **** Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.
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📌 Program Director - Mental Health And Alcohol & Other Drugs (South Australia)
🏢 Each
📍 South Australia