Mater Health is looking for an experienced General Manager to join Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton. This is a permanent, full-time role based at our Rockhampton City campus. 

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

You will be accountable for delivering safe, high-quality care and meeting clinical performance indicators. You will also be responsible for the following:

• A demonstrated commitment to values-based leadership
• A proven record of driving organisational change and growth
• Hands on, positive, solutions based leadership
• An operational knowledge of the Private Health system both state wide and nationally
• Excellent relationship building credentials with key customers and community
• Responsibility for leading and driving strategic plans and clinical service plans.
• Responsible for overall operational performance, including leadership and management.
• Ensures transparency and compliance with governance frameworks and policies.
• Maintain operational requirements and key performance indicators set by governing bodies.
• Analyse business and operational data to inform decisions and improve processes.
• Prioritise patient and staff outcomes while improving financial performance.
• Manage budget, resources, and reports on performance and risk.
• Ensure compliance with workplace health and safety policies.
• Ensure staff wellbeing, development, and retention.
• Manage individual and team performance and applies code of conduct and standards.

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here –  General Manager - Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton

About you

You will have tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in business, finance, healthcare management or human behaviour discipline and meet the below criteria:

• Clinical qualifications and experience leading in a clinical context is highly desirable
• Significant experience in leading private acute hospitals
• Deep understanding of Mater’s identity and a strong commitment to lead and role model the Mater Mission, Vision and Values

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Sunday 27 April 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants 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.