Chief of Clinical Operations

4 days ago

Parkville, Victoria, Australia Orygen Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year
About Orygen

Orygen is Australia's Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health and the largest translational research organisation dedicated to youth mental health in the world.

For over 30 years, Orygen has led groundbreaking early intervention and developed evidence-based models of care to improve the mental health outcomes of young people aged

About the job

Join Orygen's Executive Leadership Team and help shape the future of youth mental health in Australia.

This is a rare opportunity to lead a diverse and high-impact clinical portfolio at a world-leading youth mental health organisation.

As Chief of Clinical Services and Operations, you'll oversee a portfolio of innovative, multidisciplinary services that deliver high-quality care to young people and their families.
  • Provide executive leadership across strategy, clinical operations, and service delivery.
  • Lead a broad portfolio including headspace centres, Orygen Recovery, the Trans and Gender Diverse service and quality & safety.
  • Drive service integration, clinical innovation, and measurable outcomes for young people.
  • Champion youth-centred, inclusive, and evidence-based care across all programs.
We're looking for a visionary leader with clinical credibility, system-wide insight, and a deep commitment to working with and for young people.

Skills and experience

The following criteria must be met for consideration for this position:
  • Tertiary qualifications in a relevant discipline (Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Nursing) and full general registration with AHPRA or registration/eligibility for AASW.
  • Proven executive or senior leadership experience in mental health, health, or clinical services.
  • Strong understanding of clinical governance, risk, and quality frameworks.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams across complex service environments.
  • Experience delivering strategic outcomes within government-funded or public sector settings.
  • Deep understanding of youth mental health and system challenges affecting young people and families.
  • Exceptional interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills, including with government and community partners.
  • Commitment to co-design, lived experience engagement, and inclusive practice.
Benefits
  • Salary commensurate with experience + 12% superannuation + $15,900 in NFP salary packaging + $2,600 meals and entertainment card.
  • A key executive leadership role with meaningful impact on youth mental health.
  • A collaborative, values-driven workplace committed to inclusion, innovation, and lived experience leadership.
  • Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid work options.
  • Support Orygen's mission for youth mental health and contribute to positive social change.
  • Work in a state-of-the-art facility co-designed with young people to advance youth mental health.
How to apply

If you're ready to make a difference in youth mental health and be part of a collaborative, innovative team, apply now.

For the full position description, visit

This is a full time, 3–5-year contract role.

Applications will close on 30th July (4pm), with interviews to follow.

Before applying at Orygen, it's important to understand that you may encounter sensitive information related to mental health as part of your work. Being aware of this and how it could affect you is essential in deciding if this is the right opportunity for you.

Orygen is committed to providing diverse, equitable and inclusive environments for Staff and anyone connected to Orygen. We strive to continue building a culturally safe workplace where our values underpin the way we work and our commitment to First Nations people of Australia, young people and their families, people with disabilities, LGBTIQA+ people and CALD communities. We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people.

Orygen is a child-safe organisation and is committed to promoting and protecting the safety and well-being of all young people and embedding safeguarding practices into all our programs and services. All employment appointments are subject to holding a valid working with children check and successful police check.

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