At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mental health services and ensure high-quality care across multiple hubs.
- Company: Join a dynamic organisation making a real difference in mental health and wellbeing.
- Benefits: Generous salary packaging, extra leave options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace celebrating diversity and committed to cultural safety.
- Why this job: Make a significant impact on mental health and suicide prevention in Queensland.
- Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in health management or related field with 5+ years of leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
Full-time ongoing position, offering flexible working conditions. Based in Sunshine Coast, Rockhampton or Hervey Bay with QLD travel required.
About the program
Each is proud to be the Lead Agency of the Better Connect program, a Mental Health, Alcohol and Other Drugs, and Suicide Prevention service, an initiative delivering comprehensive, integrated, and person-centred care across the CCQ region (Central Queensland, Wide Bay, Sunshine Coast).
Your role, your impact
- Provide ultimate oversight and leadership for each hub, ensuring consistent practices and integrated service structures.
- Work closely with managers to foster a cohesive approach to service delivery and innovation.
- Oversee governance structures, manage budgets, and ensure financial sustainability.
- Provide regular, accurate reporting to inform strategic decision-making and showcase program impact.
- Support the professional growth and development of staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Actively engage in co-design processes to foster collaboration and innovation, gathering stakeholder input to develop effective solutions.
About you
You’re a dynamic leader with a Bachelor’s degree in health management, business, or a related field, complemented by at least five years of experience in mental health or alcohol and other drugs leadership roles. Your background includes successfully managing multiple locations and teams, demonstrating strong leadership and support capabilities. You possess deep knowledge of the mental health and AoD sectors, policies, procedures, and regulations, coupled with a commitment to delivering person-centred care that respects diverse backgrounds and life experiences. Your commitment to cultural safety, trauma-informed care, and person-centred approaches underscores your dedication to inclusive, effective service delivery.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in health management services, business, management, social work, human services, aged care, community services, health, or a related field (highly regarded).
What's in it for you?
- 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.
Applications Close: Sunday 15th November 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 age 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.
Operations Manager in Emerald employer: Each
At Each, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values diversity and empowers our team members. With flexible working options, no billable hours, and a strong focus on professional growth through ongoing training and development, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families while enjoying a competitive salary and generous benefits. Join us in Camden, Campbelltown, Wollondilly, and Wingecarribee, where your expertise in child development will be celebrated and your contributions will help shape a brighter future for those we serve.
