At Mater, we're committed to delivering exceptional care and improving the health and wellbeing of our communities. We are now seeking an experienced and inspiring leader to take on the role of General Manager – Mater Hospital Brisbane. This permanent, full-time position, based at our South Brisbane campus, offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact within one of Australia’s leading healthcare organisations.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Executive Director Mater Hospitals, you will be responsible for leading and managing the integrated operations of Mater Hospital Brisbane located at our South Brisbane Campus. Mater Hospital Brisbane is a 300 + bed, Level 6 training facility, with ED, ICU, CCU, Cancer Centre, and busy medical and surgical units with subspecialty services. The portfolio includes women’s cancer services (the largest provider in Queensland), Catherines House which is Australia’s largest integrated perinatal mental health service, and the Mater Young Adult Health Centre.
Working collaboratively as part of the Mater Health senior leadership team you will be accountable for optimising operational and financial performance whilst working with the team to continually improve services, ensuring they are patient and outcomes focused, financially sustainable and operating with the highest safety and quality standards.
Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
About you
You are a passionate people leader who thrives on working cohesively whilst leading from the front. You will be a team player, commercially focused with a demonstrated ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders.
Other specific characteristics
- Tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in business, finance, healthcare management or human behaviour discipline
- Experience leading in a clinical context is highly desirable
- Proven experience in operational hospital management with a track record of successfully managing complex operations
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here – 
General Manager - MHB .pdf
Applications close Sunday 2 August 2026– please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
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