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Chief Operating Officer – Male Residential Rehabilitation Service (JOB-821296)

Location
Watson, Australia
Sector
Medical & Nursing
Salary
Competitive

Chief Operating Officer – Male Residential Rehabilitation Service

1 year fixed-term full-time contract (Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm)

 Salary dependent upon skills, experience and qualifications


Being male is a genuine occupational qualification under section 34 of the Discrimination Act 1991 (ACT).

 

About the Role

Winnunga is seeking an experienced, values-driven leader to provide senior operational leadership for our Drug and Alcohol Residential Rehabilitation Service in Watson, ACT.


This is an exciting opportunity to strengthen a residential rehabilitation service focused on culturally

safe, trauma-informed and recovery-focused care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men.


Working closely with the Chief Executive Officer and senior leadership team, the successful applicant will oversee the effective operation of a 24/7 residential service, strengthen organisational systems and accountability, and support high-quality service delivery and positive resident outcomes.


Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic and operational leadership
  • Residential rehabilitation service oversight and quality improvement
  • Workforce planning, management and organisational culture
  • Financial oversight, budgeting and resource management
  • Governance, compliance and reporting
  • Risk management and continuous improvement
  • Stakeholder engagement, collaboration and service sustainability

About You

  • Significant leadership or senior management experience within health, Aboriginal community-controlled health, Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD), residential rehabilitation, community services or a comparable human services setting
  • Demonstrated experience in operational leadership, workforce management and organisational planning
  • Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing complex service delivery
  • Strong financial oversight, budgeting, governance and risk management capability
  • Highly developed communication, problem-solving and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Demonstrated commitment to culturally safe, trauma-informed and recovery-focused practice
  • Understanding of Aboriginal community-controlled health principles and a commitment to improving outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander men

Essential Requirements

  • Ability to satisfy applicable National Police Check requirements
  • Ability to satisfy Working with Vulnerable People (WWVP) registration requirements
  • Flexibility to respond to operational priorities and significant service matters

A relevant tertiary qualification in Health, Community Services, Management, Business or a related discipline is desirable, or an equivalent combination of qualifications and senior leadership experience.


Why Join Winnunga?

Winnunga Nimmityjah Aboriginal Health & Community Services (Winnunga AHCS) is an Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service delivering holistic healthcare to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples across the ACT and surrounding regions.


We’re on a mission to improve the health and social outcomes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Together, we can empower communities to live healthier, happier and longer lives.


If you have a strong desire to contribute to closing the health gap for First Nations peoples, this role offers the opportunity to shape service delivery, strengthen operational systems and make a meaningful community impact.


Benefits

  • Salary packaging benefits to increase your take-home pay
  • Free parking near our premises
  • Free gym membership
  • Strong executive support
  • Meaningful work with direct community impact

While this role is being offered initially as a 12 month contract, there is a high likelihood it will transition to an ongoing/permanent position for the right candidate.

 

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your senior leadership experience, operational capability and commitment to Aboriginal health outcomes via the link. Applications will get reviewed as they come in. If you have any further queries, please email Suhas Nambiar, HR Officer on 02 6284 6222 / 0427 549 171 or email Suhasn@winnunga.org.au


A full Position Description is attached for applicants to review.