Apply now Job no: 505637
Work type: Permanent
Location: Bundaberg
Categories: NUM/MUM
About the role
Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg is seeking a dedicated and experienced Bed Manager to join our team. This is a permanent, full‐time position (38 hours per week) offering an exciting opportunity to provide strong clinical leadership, operational oversight and people management throughout our hospital.
The Bed and Staffing 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.
Responsibilities
* Leading and overseeing hospital-wide bed utilisation to support efficient patient flow and service delivery
* 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.
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
* 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
Benefits
* 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
* 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
EEO Statement
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.
Application Details
Advertised: 06 May 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 20 May 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
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