THE OPPORTUNITY
Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) is seeking an exceptional senior leader to take on the pivotal role of District Director, Mental Health, Alcohol & Other Drugs.
Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, this role leads a well-established, multi-site MHAOD service spanning inpatient services at Tweed Valley Hospital, Lismore Base Hospital and Byron Central Hospital, and community teams located in local towns and services across the geographical footprint. The role would have responsibility for strategic direction, operational delivery, and system-wide transformation in one of the most unique and rapidly growing regions of NSW.
You will have the mandate to shape and implement new models of care, strengthen partnerships with primary care and community organisations, and lead virtual care and home-based service innovation — improving access, experience and outcomes for a diverse range of communities across Northern NSW.
THE ROLE
- Strategic leadership of MHAOD services across the District, ensuring safe, high-quality and high-performing care
- Driving future models of care, including digitally enabled virtual and in-home mental health support and innovative alcohol and other drug interventions
- Working collaboratively across primary care, NGO partners, government and key regional stakeholders
- Maintaining and enhancing the existing positive work culture through targeted staff retention, recruitment and well-being initiatives
THE CANDIDATE
You are an experienced and courageous health system leader with deep operational, governance and service delivery expertise. You excel in navigating complexity, influencing at senior levels, creating psychologically safe teams and leading reform at scale. You bring a contemporary mindset for digital enablement and integrated care.
This role offers significant strategic impact, visibility, autonomy and the opportunity to lead meaningful change for communities that rely on a high performing MHAOD service system.
For further information or to request a confidential briefing pack, please get in touch with:
Rhodie Miller
HardyGroup Executive Director Search & Recruitment
M. +61 (0)422 816 557 E. rmiller@hardygroupintl.com
HOW TO APPLY
The closing date for applications is Sunday, 30th November 2025. The reference number to include in your application is H25_5298.
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