Mater Private Hospital Mackay is looking for an experienced Finance and Operations Manager to join the team. This permanent, full-time role will be based at our North Mackay campus.

The role reports to the General Manager – Mater Private Hospital Mackay and has financial influence and stewardship in strategic and operational planning and implementation for the Hospital and Mater that supports business growth, change and/or sustainability. The identification and development of operational and clinical service growth, infrastructure planning and commercial opportunities shall be managed in collaboration with the General Manager.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

The Finance and Operations Manager, as part of the relevant Mater Private Hospital Leadership team, is responsible for:

• Planning, reporting and analysis on the use of financial resources, monitoring of Hospital budget and key performance indicators, including performance and management reporting to the Mater Misericordiae Limited (“Mater”) Health Executive in accordance with Mater and Hospital financial management policies, procedures and work instructions
• Overall responsible for some non-clinical operational functions of the Hospital, including, but not necessarily limited to, patient administration and hotel services (collectively referred to as “Operational Services” throughout)
• The role supports and influences Mater Health and Corporate functions and strategies that are accountable to authorities outside of the local Hospital structure, such as, but not limited to, Digital Technology Information and Health Information Management
• Together with their peers in the Health Leadership Team, the FOM works collaboratively with other Mater ministries to strengthen Mater as a whole, including Mater Education and Mater Research. They provide strategic, operational support and advice to leaders who have a responsibility for health service delivery and corporate services across Mater. They also strive to work in partnership with team members to drive a culture of continuous learning and improvement to maintain Mater’s delivery of quality, safe, patient-centred and efficient care

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here –  Finance and Operations Manager Mackay.pdf

About you

You will tertiary qualifications in business related or accounting, economics, commerce or finance discipline, professional standing for current membership or eligibility for membership of a recognised Australian accounting body.

• Previous management experience in a private hospital setting
• Knowledge of healthcare funding models for private and public hospitals
• An ability to engage with operational staff
• A deep and thorough knowledge of the business and what drives value
• Extensive experience in budget management, financial management and development and implementation of financial management policy, systems, controls and reporting arrangements at a senior level
• Extensive experience in preparing and evaluating complex submissions, developing and negotiating pricing and funding models, and providing high level strategic advice on budgeting, pricing and economic appraisals at executive level
• Ability to ensure that all functions within their responsible services achieve standards and meet key performance indicators
• Experience in leadership and management of operational service managers and their teams
• Experience in quality improvement and meeting national standards

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For more information regarding the role, please contact Lucy Delaforce, Talent Acquisition Manager, on 07 3163 7696

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Applications close 4 October 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! 

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.