About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking an experienced Allied Health Manager to lead our dedicated Allied Health Team. This is a 10-month maximum term contract to cover maternity leave starting in January 2026, based at our Pimlico campus, working full-time hours Monday to Friday.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational management of all allied health clinical support services. This includes oversight of key areas such as inpatient care, cardiac rehabilitation services, rehabilitation, and outpatient programs. You’ll play a vital role in driving excellence in patient outcomes and fostering a collaborative, high-performing team culture. This role also forms part of Mater Townsville’s Senior Leadership team.

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

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, The Allied Health Manager will oversee the strategic and operational management of allied health services at Mater Hospital Townsville, including inpatient and outpatient care. The role involves collaborating with the Senior Leadership team, ensuring best practice patient care, operational effectiveness, and strong stakeholder partnerships. Responsibilities include direct line management for planning, organisation and delivery of allied health services, managing a team of diverse professionals within the Allied Health Department.

• Provide strategic leadership and support to achieve Mater Health objectives within MHS
• Ensure high performance in delivering operational priorities and patient care, whilst meeting productivity targets
• Lead and manage the Allied Health team, setting direction and managing performance
• Provide clinical leadership and governance of the allied health team
• Develop regular reports and business cases as required by manager
• Manage day-to-day operations and decision-making for Allied Health services
• Ensure financial management aligns with budget targets and imperatives
• Comply with National Standards and facilitate continuous improvement including chair standard 5 and other committees
• Lead interprofessional teams, develop workforce planning profiles and optimise service delivery
• Participate in quality activities, accreditation processes, special projects and forums
• Collaborate and engage with all relevant stakeholders to enhance patient flow, access, and service integration across the continuum of care

About you

To be successful in the role, you must hold a tertiary qualification in one of the Allied Health professions - Dietetics, Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Psychology, Speech Pathology, Exercise Physiology, Social Work and current registration or be eligible for registration with Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) or accreditation / membership with relevant Allied Health professional association or body.

• Extensive experience in management of a large, allied health team
• Extensive knowledge of and/or experience with clinical governance and clinical service delivery
• Extensive knowledge and experience in an acute health setting and proven ability to manage and lead effectively within a large complex health service
• Desirable – would be beneficial to have but not essential to perform the role
• Experience working with or partnering with a Private Hospital
• Relevant post-graduate qualification in Management

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 Friday 14th November 2025. 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.

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