Program Director - Better Connect

EACH; Sunshine Coast Regional, Rockhampton Regional, Hervey Bay; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

5 weeks annual leave

Diversity & belonging

Wellbeing support

Professional development

Leadership team support

Job summary

Each is seeking an experienced and values-led leader to support the delivery and evolution of Better Connect across Queensland, strengthening partnerships and helping shape a more connected mental health and AOD system.

This senior leadership role is based on the Sunshine Coast, Rockhampton or Hervey Bay with Queensland-wide travel, offering a competitive executive package and opportunities to influence system-level outcomes across communities.

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in health, mental health, AOD or related sector
• Experience working with funders, commissioners, PHNs, government or key sector stakeholders
• Track record turning plans into action and achieving outcomes
• Experience in business development, service growth, commissioning, mobilisation or transition activities

Responsibilities

• 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 focus, accountability and momentum to deliver priorities
• Identify and progress growth opportunities that strengthen 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

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Business development

Data-driven decision making

People management

Education

Tertiary qualification in health-related field

Job description

• Senior leadership opportunity with Queensland-wide impact
• Based in Sunshine Coast, Rockhampton or Hervey Bay with QLD travel required
• Competitive executive remuneration package + 12% Super + Salary Packaging benefits of up to $18,550 p.a.

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 deliveryExperience 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

For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Jessica Raslan, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at [e-mail]

Applications Close: Sunday 18th October 2026

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.

We are a 2026 Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.