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

The role reports to the General Manager – Mater Private Hospital 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, Mercy Linen and hotel services.
• 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.

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 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.
• Access to health, end of trip and wellness facilities within our purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

Find out more about living in Rockhampton by visiting our Local Living page. 

Applications close Sunday 17 August 2025. 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.