Mater is currently accepting applications for the Manager of Central Staffing position. Reporting to the Director Recruitment Workforce Planning & Analytics, the permanent, full-time role is based at our South Brisbane campus.

The Manager, Central Staffing Office (CSO), plays a pivotal leadership role in developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating Mater Health's Nursing and Midwifery Relief Workforce. Collaborating closely with Nursing and Midwifery Managers, this position combines strategic oversight with operational responsibility to ensure safe, appropriate, cost effective and timely staffing across all clinical areas and associated services, delivering high-quality patient care around the clock.

Salary range: $141,611 - $152, 972 per annum 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

• Workforce Planning – Drive innovative workforce models that focus on aligning staffing with patient care needs, ensure optimal shift coverage to meet service demands, and embed long-term sustainable rostering practices.
• Clinical Leadership – Provide strategic and operational leadership, foster a collaborative and high performing team culture, and contribute to the delivery of safe, person-centred care.
• Quality & Safety Focus – Manage risks, ensure compliance with legislative and accreditation standards, and champion continuous improvement initiatives.
• Financial & Resource Management – Manage workforce budgets and resource allocation to support efficient, high-quality service delivery and strong financial outcomes.
• Compliance and Quality Assurance – Implement and support Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure clarity and accountability of roles and responsibilities.
• Stakeholder Management - Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to align staffing strategies with business needs and maintain strong relationships with nursing agencies and other key external service providers to ensure seamless service delivery.
• Workforce Management System (ShiftMatch) – Provide strategic oversight and optimisation of the ShiftMatch software, including operational management, reporting and analytics, stakeholder management, training and support and cost management.
• Professional Growth & Research – Support staff development through education, mentoring, and coaching, while promoting evidence-based practice and clinical research.
• Communication & Accountability – Promote open communication, provide clear feedback, and uphold a culture of accountability, transparency, and performance excellence.

About you

You will have a current registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and tertiary qualification/s in specialty, health administration or management, clinical leadership, budget management and finance (or working towards). You will also meet the below criteria:

• Minimum of five years full time experience in specific clinical specialty including experience as a Clinical Nurse or other leadership role
• Minimum of five years full time experience in specific clinical specialty including experience as a Clinical Nurse or other leadership role
• High-level interpersonal, written and verbal communications skills with the ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders at various levels to achieve outcomes
• Extensive leadership experience within a nursing unit in a complex hospital environment
• Experience in workforce planning and a basic understanding of workforce planning practises (highly desirable)
• The ability to interpret, analyse and apply workforce data is desirable (highly desirable)
• Experience in managing a workforce management solution (ShiftMatch) is highly desirable
• An understanding of performance measures, service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators is desirable

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

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.