Mater Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic General Manager to lead Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton. This is a permanent, full‑time opportunity based at our Rockhampton City hospital.

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

As General Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the strategic and operational leadership of Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton. You will be accountable for delivering safe, high‑quality care, meeting clinical and operational performance targets and strengthening relationships within the local community.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading with integrity and a strong commitment to values‑based leadership
• Driving organisational change, growth, and service excellence
• Providing hands‑on, solutions‑focused operational leadership
• Leveraging deep knowledge of the private health system at both state and national levels
• Building and maintaining strong partnerships with key customers and community stakeholders
• Leading strategic and clinical service planning
• Overseeing overall operational performance, governance, policy compliance and reporting
• Managing budgets, resources, risk, and workplace health and safety
• Using business and operational data to guide improvement and decision‑making
• Promoting staff wellbeing, professional development, and retention
• Supporting performance management and ensuring adherence to Mater’s code of conduct

About you 

You will bring tertiary qualifications (or equivalent) in business, finance, healthcare management or a related discipline, along with:

• Clinical qualifications and experience leading in a clinical environment (highly desirable)
• Significant leadership experience within private acute hospital settings
• A deep understanding of Mater’s identity, and a genuine commitment to living our 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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

For more information regarding the role, please contact Lucy Delaforce, Talent Acquisition Manager, via lucy.delafore@mater.org.au

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Applications close on Sunday 29 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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