About the role

Mater Rockhampton is seeking an Administration Manager to join the team on a full-time, 6-month maximum term contract, running until November 2025 (with the possibility of extension/permanent position). This role will be responsible for leading administration services across Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton.

Salary range: $61.20 - $65.56 per hour (MCAS 6)  plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

The Administration Manager will manage and coordinate the Administration functions of the Hospital ensuring that they efficiently and effectively support the service and strategic objectives of the clinical teams and the Hospital with a focus on the patient care experience. Through this role the Manager provides strong leadership in upholding Mater’s Mission, Vision and Values, aligning the operational plans of these services to the Mater Health Strategic Objectives. 

This role will manage all elements of these Services, benchmarking to maintain efficient processes, systems, staffing and knowledge that supports excellence in patient care and experience. The Manager is responsible for optimal performance in service delivery by embedding a culture of continuous improvement within the team.  This includes identifying and implementing opportunities to improve efficiency through the use of technology, critical analysis and redesign of administration processes, to support overall improvement in organisational performance.

Strong internal relationships are essential to the success of this role and will ensure all elements of these services are responsive to the needs of our patients and clinical service areas.  The Manager will collaborate closely with other Mater Managers to embed an integrated approach to services and strengthen Mater as a whole.

About you

You will have a minimum of two years’ experience leading a large team within a health setting. You will also meet the below criteria:

• Vocational or tertiary qualifications in business or management; highly desired 
• Demonstrated ability to manage and provide appropriate team and departmental leadership; 
• Previous experience in a comparable role;
• Previous experience in a health care environment (desired);
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• High level office and information systems management skills
• Financial acumen and detailed knowledge of health-related funding arrangements and terminology
• Advanced knowledge of improvement frameworks and proven track record in continuously improving services

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Enhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnerships
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

For more information regarding the role, please contact Colin Weeks, Finance & Operations Manager at colin.weeks@mater.org.au  

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Applications close on Thursday 17th April 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.

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