Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Patient Flow Manager (PFM) to join us in a permanent, full-time role. Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. This state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical, surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.

The Patient Flow Manager (PFM) is a Registered Nurse/Midwife who carries overall responsibility for the effective and efficient flow of patients ensuring the right patient is in the right place at the right time to maximise effective management of clinical, financial, and human resources within a quality and risk management framework.  The PFM may also act as the in hours Emergency Response Warden as directed.

Salary range: $66.85 - $72.58 per hour 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:

• Anticipate and coordinate patient admissions and bed allocation to optimise patient safety, experience, and clinical outcomes.
• Provide visible operational leadership, supporting teams to manage demand, capacity, and resource allocation effectively.
• Collaborate closely with medical, nursing, midwifery, allied health, and external providers to ensure coordinated, seamless care delivery.
• Proactively identify and escalate risks that may impact patient or staff safety.
• Support and coordinate emergency response activities as required, including acting as in-hours Emergency Response Warden when directed.
• Analyse patient flow and service data to inform decision-making and support performance against key measures.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, innovative models of care, and accreditation requirements.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, engagement, professional development, and continuous learning aligned with Mater’s values.
• Support financial stewardship through responsible resource utilisation and contribution to budget management.

About you

• Current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia as a Registered Nurse or Midwife.
• Minimum five years’ full-time clinical experience, including experience in a Clinical Nurse or other leadership role within a complex hospital environment.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with the ability to provide clear, calm direction in high-pressure and rapidly changing situations.
• Strong understanding of patient flow, bed management, and operational demands within acute healthcare settings.
• Advanced interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with multidisciplinary teams and senior stakeholders.
• Proven ability to analyse data and use insights to inform clinical and operational decision-making.
• Commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and risk management within a governance framework.
• Ability to balance clinical priorities with financial and resource considerations.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous professional development for self and others.

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.

Applications close on Sunday 8^th March 2026. 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.

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