About the role

Mater is seeking an experienced and motivated Medical Workforce Manager to join the Medical Education and Workforce Services (MEWS) team at South Brisbane on a full time, maximum term (approx. 14 month) basis commencing October 2025.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will oversee the planning, recruitment, allocation, and rostering of our junior medical workforce, ensuring the highest standards of operational efficiency and staff wellbeing.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the professional development of future medical practitioners while driving workforce excellence across one of Queensland’s largest and most respected healthcare networks.

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

In this role, you’ll lead and support the Medical Workforce team while managing the recruitment, rostering, and leave planning of our prevocational Medical Officers (Interns, Rotational Junior and Senior House Officers, and Critical Care Senior House Officers).

You’ll provide expert advice on workforce issues, ensuring compliance with best practice standards and fostering initiatives that improve staff engagement and wellbeing.

Working closely with the Director of Clinical Training and Director Medical Education and Workforce, you’ll play a vital part in shaping a positive and supportive environment for the next generation of medical professionals.

About you

You are a confident and collaborative leader with a strong background in medical workforce management. To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in medical workforce management.
• Demonstrated experience in junior doctor workforce planning, recruitment, and rostering.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to build capability, foster collaboration, and create a positive team culture.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs, with the ability to analyse data and provide insights.
• Desirable: A tertiary qualification in Human Resources, Business Management, Leadership, or a related field.

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 Wednesday 17th September, 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.