General Manager in Melbourne

MMA is a mental health charity focused on translating psychedelic-assisted therapies (PAT) from the research environment into clinical practice, making them available through the medical system to all Australians who could benefit from these treatments. The reason for this focus is the worsening mental illness statistics in Australia, the individual suffering it represents, the lack of effectiveness of current treatments for many Australians, and the strength of the research supporting the safety and efficacy of these PAT treatments.

We leverage an extraordinary Advisory Panel of leading clinicians and researchers from around the world with expertise in PAT and the treatment of mental illness more broadly. Everything we advocate for and implement in the clinical area is under the guidance of world-leading clinicians and researchers.

For MMA, translating research into widespread clinical practice is about overcoming system failure and promoting system improvement. Our achievements include:

• Regulatory Change: Successful advocacy led to the rescheduling in 2023 of the medical use of psilocybin and MDMA from prohibited substances to controlled medicines, making Australia the first country in the world to achieve this milestone.
• Increasing Stakeholder Acceptance: Advocacy has led to wider acceptance of these treatments through presentations, media coverage, partnerships, and advocacy.
• Training and Education: Developed and run a world-leading clinician training course (Certificate in Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies), training nearly 600 clinicians to date.
• Medicine Supply: Largest supplier of medical grade GMP psilocybin and MDMA to medical clinics in Australia.
• Consultancy Services: Providing consultancy services to psychiatrists and clinics on managing rollout logistics and compliance.
• Developing a Clinic as a Centre of Excellence: Running the Mind Medicine Australia Clinic as a Centre of Excellence in PAT.
• New Payors: Supporting new payment pathways for patients to access therapies.
• Supporting Real-World Evidence: Establishing an independent registry at the Australian National University to collate real-world evidence.

A key aspect of MMA activities is its entrepreneurial approach to social change. The clinical rollout of PAT therapies is now gathering momentum, with significant increases in Authorised Prescriber psychiatrists and patient numbers.

The General Manager (GM) is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and efficient operational management of MMA, ensuring effective delivery of its strategic objectives. The role oversees organisational operations, finances, governance, people, and stakeholder engagement, while supporting the Board and Executive Director to advance the organisation’s mission.

This new role will be responsible for:

• The training and upskilling of our people
• Development of a strong and empowering work environment
• Further development of effective processes and systems
• Increasing partnerships and donations to our Patient Support Fund
• Development of a strong Alumni Community made up of our CPAT graduates
• Further advocacy to Government to improve access and equity issues

Key Responsibilities include:

• Strategic Operational Leadership & Execution: Translate organisational vision into clear operational plans and deliver outcomes.
• People Management & High-Performance Culture: Proven experience managing and optimising established teams.
• Organisational Design, Scaling & Capability Building: Assess and evolve team structures to support growth and efficiency.
• Healthcare / Regulatory & Governance Expertise: Ensure compliance, risk management, and ethical standards are upheld.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Program Delivery & Operational Excellence: Ensure high-quality delivery of programs and services.
• I.T. Systems, Digital Transformation & Process Optimisation: Oversee and improve organisational I.T. systems.

Key Selection Criteria include:

• 10–15+ years’ senior leadership experience, including operational leadership roles.
• Proven experience managing and optimising established teams.
• Strong track record in organisational scaling and performance improvement.
• Demonstrated financial management capability.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.

This role requires a highly collaborative, values-driven leader comfortable operating within an entrepreneurial charity in a fast-evolving sector. The GM must balance innovation with discipline and compassion with accountability.

This role is structured as a high-impact, 3-day-a-week commitment (0.6 FTE) designed for a seasoned executive prioritising outcome over presence. Remuneration to be discussed with suitable candidates.