Patient Flow Manager

Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Professional development

Salary packaging

Health support

Fitness Passport

Supportive culture

Job summary

Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton is seeking a dedicated Patient Flow Manager to lead hospital-wide bed utilisation, discharge planning and workforce planning. This permanent, full-time role requires strong clinical leadership, operational oversight and staffing management to support efficient patient flow within the hospital.

You will influence length of stay, coordinate recruitment and retention of casual staff, and collaborate with executive teams to align resources with demand and

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Postgraduate qualifications in management or a related discipline (desirable).
• Minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in a senior clinical management role.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and engage multidisciplinary clinical teams.
• Strong experience in workforce planning, staffing models, and bed management.
• Proven understanding of private health sector funding models.

Responsibilities

• Lead hospital-wide bed utilisation to support efficient patient flow.
• Coordinate discharge planning and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Recruit, allocate, and retain casual staff to meet clinical demands.
• Collaborate with Nursing Unit Managers, HR and Executives on staffing and operational pressures.
• Ensure staffing and bed practices meet legislation, standards and policies.
• Support cost monitoring and adherence to patient care budgets for sustainability.
• Contribute to strategic planning, quality improvement and accreditation readiness.
• Provide leadership and professional development for staff and succession planning.

Skills

Leadership

Bed management

Workforce planning

Stakeholder engagement

Discharge planning

Digital literacy

Budget awareness

Education

Registered Nurse (AHPRA)

Postgraduate management qualification

Job description

Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton – Rockhampton QLD

Permanent

7d ago , from Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg is seeking a dedicated and experienced Patient Flow Manager to join our team. This is a permanent, full‑time position offering an exciting opportunity to provide strong clinical leadership, operational oversight and people management throughout out hospital.

The Patient Flow Manager is a pivotal leadership role within the Hospital, responsible for the efficient and effective management of bed utilisation and casual staffing recruitment and retention. Working closely with the Management and Executive teams, this role plays a critical part in influencing patient flow, optimising length of stay and ensuring staffing resources align with clinical demand and the Hospital’s strategic objectives.

Mater Bundaberg is a 59‑bed private hospital providing high‑quality surgical and medical services. The hospital includes dedicated surgical and medical wards, supporting patients across the acute and sub‑acute continuum of care with a strong focus on recovery and patient‑centred outcomes. The Surgical Ward manages a broad caseload including orthopaedics, gynaecology, general surgery, and ENT, while the Medical Ward delivers comprehensive medical and recovery‑focused care. Our Perioperative Department features three operating theatres and one procedure room, performing more than 4,400 procedures annually across specialties such as general surgery, orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, ENT, ophthalmology, reconstructive plastics, and respiratory procedures.

Salary range: $70.58 - $76.63 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

• Leading and overseeing hospital‑wide bed utilisation to support efficient patient flow and service delivery

Coordinate and actively manage patient length of stay through proactive discharge planning, multidisciplinary collaboration, and timely escalation of barriers to support efficient patient flow and optimal bed utilisation.

• Managing casual staffing recruitment, allocation, retention, and workforce planning to meet clinical demands
• Collaborating with Nursing Unit Managers, Support Services, After Hours Coordinators, Human Resources and Executive teams to respond to unexpected vacancies and operational pressures
• Ensuring all staffing and bed management practices align with relevant legislation, clinical standards, accreditation requirements and organisational policies
• Supporting financial sustainability through effective resource allocation, cost monitoring and adherence to patient care budgets
• Contributing to strategic and operational planning initiatives, quality improvement activities and accreditation readiness
• Providing strong people leadership, including recruitment, performance management, professional development, succession planning and workforce engagement
• Maintaining a safe workplace culture that promotes zero harm for staff and zero preventable harm for patients
• Building strong, collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance service provision and consumer outcomes

About you

You are a confident and experienced clinical leader who brings a strategic mindset, strong operational acumen, and a passion for delivering exceptional patient‑centred care. You thrive in fast‑paced environments and are skilled at balancing clinical priorities, workforce demands, and financial accountability.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Postgraduate qualifications in management or a related discipline (desirable)
• Minimum of 5 years’ recent experience in a senior clinical management role
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and engage multidisciplinary clinical teams
• Strong experience in workforce planning, staffing models, and bed management
• Proven understanding of private health sector funding models
• Well‑developed leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• High level of digital and computer literacy
• A commitment to professional development, accountability, and upholding organisational values and standards

Mater is Queensland’s largest not‑for‑profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world‑class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values‑driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take‑home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Applications close Tuesday 29th September 2026.

Note: we may contact applicants prior to the closing date.

All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities.Visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Advertised: 15 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 29 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time