Chief Operating Officer

8 hours ago

Parkville, Victoria, Australia Orygen, The National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year

Orygen Executive Parkville, VIC Permanent / Full Time

8/10/2025

The Position

Orygen is at the forefront of youth mental health, dedicated to transforming care, research, and advocacy for young people. The newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO) will play a central role in Orygen's transformation into the National Institute of Youth Mental Health, safeguarding quality and fostering innovation in youth-centred care and research translation nationally and globally.

Reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director, Professor Patrick McGorry, the COO will lead a unified approach across all portfolios including research, clinical, translation, digital, global, and enabling functions. The COO will support strategic alignment and operational excellence, fostering a cohesive and high-performing team. The role will also lead the design and implementation of national models of care, oversee strategic projects, and ensure robust governance and compliance.

The incoming COO will be a highly strategic and visible leader with a proven track record of executive-level operational leadership in health, research, public health, or not-for-profit organisations. Exceptional skills in strategic planning, organisational transformation, and stakeholder engagement will be essential, as will be a commitment to equity, inclusion, and codesign with young people and families. Tertiary qualifications in health, public health, psychology, social sciences, business administration, or a related discipline will be essential, with postgraduate qualifications highly regarded.

The Organisation

Orygen is Australia's leading organisation dedicated to the mental health of young people. With a vision to revolutionise youth mental health care, Orygen operates across clinical services, research, digital innovation, policy, and advocacy. The organisation is committed to codesign, equity, and inclusion, working in partnership with young people, families, and communities. As Orygen evolves into the National Institute of Youth Mental Health, it continues to drive national and global impact through innovation, collaboration, and a relentless focus on improving outcomes for young people.

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Applications close: Tuesday 28 October 2025

How to apply: visit and submit your application directly to Future Leadership via their website. Orygen will not accept any applications.

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