Chief Operating Officer – Male Residential Rehabilitation Service
Chief Operating Officer – Male Residential Rehabilitation Service
1 year fixed-term full time contract (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)
Salary dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications
Being male is a genuine occupational qualification under section 34 of the Discrimination Act **** (ACT).
About the Role
Winnunga is seeking an experienced, values-driven leader to provide senior operational leadership for our Drug and Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation Service in Watson, ACT.
This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen a residential rehabilitation service focused on culturally
safe, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.
Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team, the successful applicant will oversee the effective operation of a 24/7 residential service, strengthen organisational systems and accountability, and support high-quality service delivery and positive resident outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic and operational leadership
Residential rehabilitation service oversight and quality improvement
Workforce planning, management and organisational culture
Financial oversight, budgeting and resource management
Governance, compliance and reporting
Risk management and continuous improvement
Stakeholder engagement, collaboration and service sustainability
About You
Significant leadership or senior management experience within health, Aboriginal community-controlled health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), residential rehabilitation,



community services or a comparable human services setting
Demonstrated experience in operational leadership, workforce management and organisational planning
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex service delivery
Strong financial oversight, budgeting, governance and risk management capability
Highly developed communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
Demonstrated commitment to culturally secure, trauma-informed and recovery-focused practice
Understanding of Aboriginal community-controlled health principles and a commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men
Ability to satisfy applicable National Police Check requirements
Ability to satisfy Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration requirements
Flexibility to respond to operational priorities and significant service matters
A relevant tertiary qualification in Health, Community Services, Management, Business or a related discipline is desirable, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and senior leadership experience.
Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services (Winnunga AHCS)



is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service delivering holistic healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the ACT and surrounding regions.
We're on a mission to improve the health and social outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Together, we can empower communities to live healthier, happier and longer lives.
If you have a strong desire to contribute to closing the health gap for First Nations peoples, this role offers the opportunity to shape service delivery, strengthen operational systems and make a meaningful community impact.
Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
Free gym membership
Strong executive support
Meaningful work with direct community impact
While this role is being offered initially as a 12 month contract, there is a high likelihood it will transition to an ongoing/permanent position for the right candidate.
A full Position Description is attached for applicants to review.
Your application will include the following questions:
Please outline your senior leadership experience in health, AOD, residential rehabilitation, community services or a related setting.
Describe your experience in operational management, financial oversight, governance and risk management.
Do you have full work rights in Australia?
Do you have a current Working with Vulnerable People card?
Are you willing to complete the required National Police Check?
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📌 Chief Operating Officer – Male Residential Rehabilitation Service (Canberra)
🏢 Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health and Community Services
📍 Canberra