Assistant Director of Clinical Services - Perioperative, Outpatients and Cancer Care

About the role

A unique opportunity has arisen within Mater Hospital Springfield, requesting Expressions of Interest to join the 12-month internal applicant pool for leave cover for the Assistant Director of Clinical Services - Perioperative, Outpatients and Cancer Care.

The initial leave coverage period will be for six weeks, commencing in October 2026.

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will be responsible for providing clinical and operational leadership for the Perioperative, Outpatients and Cancer Caren Services across Mater Hospital Springfield.

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

We are looking for a proactive and strategically minded leader who can focus on both developing action plans to meet the services strategic goals, whilst also delivering on operational key performance measures. You may be responsible for the following:

• Lead large multidisciplinary teams with a focus on HR, financial performance and continuous improvement
• Full accountability for budgets, implementing cost-effective strategies to meet targets
• Advise on financial optimisation, including staffing, agency use and productivity measures
• Set clear expectations for direct reports and provide timely, constructive feedback and build high-performing team
• Champion Mater’s values, ensuring accountability, performance and cultural alignment
• Engage in organisational leadership, quality initiatives, and accreditation processes
• Role model professional standards, compliance, safety, and continuous development

About you

You will be an experienced people leader who is passionate about driving change and innovation in your field. You will use practical and evidence-based research to suggest new ways of doing things and take a positive and adaptive approach to embedding change.

• Ability to provide possible on call coverage
• Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia and at least 5 years post-basic or post-graduate nursing experience & experience as Nurse Unit Manager or higher
• Previous experience in a senior hospital/health services leadership role in a complex, geographically diverse, commercial environment
• Ability to promote and role model the Vision, Mission and Values of Mater
• Demonstrated ability to combine technical, financial and commercial acumen in the delivery of advice and business solutions
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to interpret and lead action against financial and operational information

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 Tilana Van Deventer on Tilana.VanDeventer@mater.org.au

Applications close Sunday, 30th August 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. 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. 

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