Director, Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs

2 weeks ago

Adelaide, South Australia SA Health Full time $127,859 per year

Job no: 913116

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Mental Health, Public Health, Policy, Regulation and Compliance

  • Preventive Health SA – Population Health
  • Salary: $127,859 – MAS3 – Full Time / Ongoing appointment

Overview:

  • The Director, Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs is responsible for the management of the Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drugs branch to meet the key objectives of the Population Health division, including supporting implementation of the National Preventive Health Strategy 2021–2030 within Mental Health, Suicide Prevention and Alcohol and Other Drugs.
  • The position will lead the development and implementation of evidence-based practice, policies, strategies, and other initiatives to improve mental health across the South Australian population including supporting implementation of Preventive Health SA's strategic objectives, the South Australian Public Health Act, 2011, South Australian Suicide Prevention Act 2021, Mental Health Care Act 2009, and reporting on the South Australian Alcohol and Other Drug Strategy and the South Australian Suicide Prevention Plan
  • The role is required to strategically engage with the whole of State Government, Non-Government sector and Local Government to lead and support the development and delivery of universal, selected, and targeted prevention and population health partnerships, systems and programs, across the life course.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 913116

Criminal History Screening Requirement

  • A 'National Police Certificate' NPC (also known as a 'Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check' NCCHC) for employment involving no contact with vulnerable groups is required for this position (general employment)

Immunisation Risk for this position is Category C (minimal patient contact)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Enquiries

Jay Mullan

Director, Population Health

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

Tuesday, 16 September 2025 – 11:55PM

Attachments

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Advertised: 02 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

Applications close: 16 Sep 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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