Operational Director - Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug S at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 May, 26

Salary

172246.0

Posted On

27 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Direction, Leadership, Planning, Evaluation, Multidisciplinary Program Management, Collaborative Working, Customer Service, Compliance, Legislative Frameworks Knowledge, Government Decision-Making, Autonomy, Complex Issue Resolution, Mentoring, Influencing

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Senior Officer Grade A (PN 70708) Salary: $172,246 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran ACT Section: Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol and Drug Services Closing Date: 15th March 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy, and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates. (Subject to review and approval) About the Role: The Mental Health, Justice Health and Alcohol & Drug Services are seeking a highly experienced and strategic individual to join the team as the Operational Director within the Older Person’s Mental Health Service (OPMHS) program. The OPMHS program area is a specialist mental health service that provides care and support for community members 65 years of age and above, and for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people from 50 years of age. This program provides evidence based and personalised care planning for recovering people while also collaborating with carers, nominated persons, supports and other key stakeholders. In this position, you will be providing strategic direction, leadership, planning and evaluation for this multidisciplinary program. You will be working collaboratively with the team to ensure high quality and sustainable health services are being delivered across the program. You will also be leading and promoting commitment to customer service, actively engage in the Health Infrastructure program, ensuring compliance with the National Standards for Mental Health Services and National Health Standards. The successful candidate will possess extensive knowledge and experience of compliance with legislative frameworks, government decision-making and agency guidelines and regulations. You will also be able to anticipate, and establish priorities, and work with a high level of autonomy under broad direction, with a concurrent need to resolve complex issues and deliver quality outcomes. You will also possess exceptional leadership abilities to mentor and guide diverse teams and external parties with a collaborative and influential manner. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening, and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary, and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Bruno Aloisi on (02) 5124 1577 or at Bruno.Aloisi@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

The Operational Director will provide strategic direction, leadership, planning, and evaluation for the Older Person’s Mental Health Service (OPMHS) program, ensuring high quality and sustainable health services are delivered. This role involves leading commitment to customer service, engaging in the Health Infrastructure program, and ensuring compliance with national mental health and health standards.