Program Director - Better Connect

Each; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Salary Packaging up to $18,增?

5 weeks annual leave

Extra leave purchase option

Diversity & belonging

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Professional development andLeadership

Supportive executive leadership team

Job summary

Each is seeking a strategic leader to drive Better Connect across Queensland, delivering outcomes and strengthening partnerships with PHNs, funders, government and community stakeholders. The role requires building high-performing teams, managing complex service delivery, and turning plans into action across multiple locations.

You will lead change, mobilise resources and use sector intelligence to influence future direction while maintaining momentum and accountability for priorities.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience within health, mental health or related sector.
• Proven track record leading people and complex service delivery.
• Experience with funders, commissioners, PHNs, government or sector stakeholders.
• Track record converting plans into action with measurable outcomes.
• Experience in business development, service growth, commissioning, mobilisation or transition activities.
• Strong strategic thinking and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across Queensland across multiple locations and partnerships.
• Build trusted relationships with PHNs, funders, government representations, service providers and community stakeholders.
• Turn plans into measurable outcomes with clear accountability and momentum to deliver priorities.
• Identify and progress growth opportunities to strengthen Better Connect’s impact across Queensland.
• Lead and support teams through change, growth and continuous improvement.
• Use data, insights and sector intelligence to inform decision making and future direction.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

People management

Delivery and results

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification (Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, Health Management, Business)

Job description

Lead relationships. Drive outcomes. Shape the future in Queensland. At Each, we believe everyone has the power to live well.

We're looking for an experienced and values-led leader to support the delivery and continued evolution of Better Connect across Queensland, strengthening partnerships, supporting communities and helping shape a more connected mental health and AOD system.

This is more than a service leadership role. You'll work closely with funders, PHNs, government and sector partners, identify new opportunities, and help ensure Better Connect continues to respond to the needs of communities across Queensland.

Most importantly, we're looking for a leader who balances people and performance. Someone who builds trust quickly, develops strong teams and partnerships, and has the focus and drive to turn planned outcomes into action.

Your role, your impact:

Lead Better Connect across Queensland, providing strategic and operational leadership across multiple locations and partnerships

Build trusted relationships with PHNs, funders, government representatives, service providers and community stakeholders

Turn plans into measurable outcomes, maintaining clear focus, accountability and momentum to ensure agreed priorities are delivered and intended outcomes are achieved

Identify and progress growth opportunities that strengthen Better Connect’s impact and presence across Queensland

Lead and support teams through change, growth and continuous improvement

Use data, insights and sector intelligence to inform decision making and future direction

About you

You are a strategic leader who can work effectively with people, building relationships and creating opportunities, while also maintaining a strong focus on delivery and results. You can straddle both strategic thinking and planning, with rolling up your sleeves and getting stuff done.

You’ll bring:

Significant senior leadership experience within health, mental health, AOD, community services or a related sector

Demonstrated success leading people, partnerships and complex service delivery

Experience working with funders, commissioners, PHNs, government or key sector stakeholders

A clear track record of converting plans into action and ensuring agreed outcomes are achieved

Experience in business development, service growth, commissioning, mobilisation or transition activities

Strong strategic thinking, stakeholder engagement and influencing skills

The ability to navigate complexity while maintaining momentum and accountability

Experience leading geographically dispersed teams and partnerships

Mandatory Qualification:Tertiary qualification in a relevant discipline such as Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, Public Health, Health Management, Business OR a related field with significant experience within the sector.

What will make you stand out?

Experience successfully leading place-based, integrated or system reform initiatives

Existing networks across Queensland health, community, government or commissioning sectors and demonstrated experience working effectively with internal and external stakeholders

What's in it for you?

At Each you'll be supported to be your best. We provide:

A rare opportunity – influence system-level outcomes across Queensland communities

Generous Salary Packaging – up to $18,550 + 12% super

More leave when you need it – 5 weeks annual leave and the option to purchase extra leave

Diversity & belonging – We value all backgrounds, abilities and identities and are committed to cultural safety

Support your wellbeing – Access to Fitness Passport and EAP for you and your family

Professional development and leadership growth opportunities

Supportive and collaborative executive leadership team

Ready to take the next step?

For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Jessica Raslan, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at ***********@each.com.au

Applications Close: Sunday 18th October 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.