Program Director - Mental Health and Alcohol & Other Drugs

Job Description

• 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 executive remuneration package + 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) portfolio delivers integrated, person-led services that support people, families and communities to improve wellbeing, recovery and quality of life. Operating across multiple programs, funding streams and locations, the portfolio plays a critical role in improving access to care, strengthening service integration and responding to the evolving needs of our communities. 

As Program Director - Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs, you'll lead a large, complex and high-impact portfolio at a time of significant opportunity, innovation and sector reform. You'll drive strategic direction, operational performance and service excellence while empowering leaders and teams to deliver strategic outcomes. 

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 clear performance measures, reporting and outcomes that demonstrate impact
• Lead and inspire leaders and multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, wellbeing, inclusion and continuous improvement 
• Build and strengthen integrated service models that improve outcomes for individuals, families and communities 
• Drive service innovation and transformation by identifying opportunities 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, influence reform and enhance service outcomes 

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

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

You bring:

• Significant senior leadership experience within Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, community health or related human services sectors in large and complex environments. 
• A track record of developing high-performing leaders and multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration and 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, funders and sector partners 
• Demonstrated success leading organisational growth, service transformation and 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 to identify opportunities for innovation, sustainability and impact 

What will make you stand out:

• A successful track record in leading and managing diverse and complex teams
• Postgraduate qualifications in leadership, management, health, social services or a related field 

What's in it for you? 
At Each you'll be 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 the option to purchase extra leave
• Support your wellbeing – Discounted access to hundreds of gyms, pools and fitness centres across Australia with Fitness Passport

Ready to take the next step? 
To view the full Position Description, click here or visit each.com.au, go to 'Work With Us' > 'Careers' > 'Open Roles' and search for this position. 

For more information or a confidential conversation, please contact Jessica Raslan, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at [email protected] 

Applications Close: Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Please note that applications will be reviewed as they are received. Interviews may take place during the advertising period, so don't miss 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're committed to a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected and 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 with lived and/or living experience, and 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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