About the role

Mater Hospital Springfield has an exciting chance for an experienced After Hours Manager to join our team on a 6-month maximum-term contract (32 hours per week).

This is a unique leadership opportunity to provide clinical and operational oversight outside of normal business hours, ensuring the safe, efficient and coordinated delivery of patient care across the hospital. Working in a modern, growing facility, you'll play a pivotal role in supporting staff, managing patient flow, responding to emergencies and maintaining high standards of care across all clinical areas.

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

As the After Hours Manager, you will provide clinical leadership and operational oversight to support the safe and effective running of the hospital after hours by:

- Providing visible clinical and operational leadership across the hospital outside of normal business hours.
- Coordinating patient flow to ensure timely access to care and effective bed management.
- Responding to PACE calls and leading emergency response activities as the after-hours Emergency Response Warden and/or Commander.
- Supporting nursing, midwifery and multidisciplinary teams with clinical decision-making and operational escalation.
- Managing workforce allocation, staffing resources, skill mix, overtime and agency utilisation after hours.
- Monitoring patient safety, clinical quality and risk while ensuring compliance with organisational standards.
- Promoting continuous improvement initiatives and supporting quality, accreditation and governance activities.
- Building collaborative relationships with clinical teams to ensure exceptional patient outcomes and service delivery.




- Maintaining a visible leadership presence while fostering a culture of safety, teamwork and compassionate care.

About you

You are an experienced and confident nursing leader who enjoys making a meaningful impact across hospital operations while supporting teams to deliver outstanding patient care. To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.
- Demonstrated experience in a senior clinical leadership or management role within an acute healthcare setting.
- Extensive clinical knowledge with the ability to make sound decisions in complex and time-critical situations.
- Proven experience coordinating patient flow, workforce management and hospital operations.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- A sound understanding of clinical governance, risk management, quality improvement and accreditation standards.
- The ability to remain calm, adaptable and decisive in a fast-paced environment.
- A commitment to delivering safe, compassionate, patient-centred care aligned with Mater's Mission and Values.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 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

Applications close Monday 10th 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.

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

📌 After Hours Manager (Springfield)
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