Director - Business Development

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Work type: Permanent
Location: Newstead
Categories: All other

Mater is seeking a commercially focused and relationship-driven Director, Business Development to lead private growth across our statewide hospital network.

This is a senior leadership role within Corporate Affairs and Growth, responsible for attracting, engaging and retaining Visiting Medical Officers, strengthening GP and referrer relationships, and supporting sustainable growth across Mater’s private hospitals.

You will lead a team of Business Development Managers and GP Liaison Officers, working closely with Hospital General Managers, clinical leaders, marketing, media and communications teams to convert relationships into measurable growth.

Lead Mater’s private doctor attraction, engagement and retention strategy

Build and manage a strong pipeline of VMOs across priority specialties

Identify growth opportunities and workforce gaps

Use data, market insights and CRM tools to track pipeline, conversion and outcomes

Work with marketing, media and communications teams to deliver integrated growth campaigns

Support increased private activity, referral growth, theatre utilisation and specialty development

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing business development and GP liaison team

About you
You are a natural relationship builder with strong commercial discipline. You understand how private healthcare works, how doctors make decisions, and how to turn trust, engagement and market insight into growth.

Established relationships across medical and surgical specialties

Experience in doctor engagement, business development, healthcare growth or private hospital operations

Strong understanding of referral pathways and private medical workforce dynamics

Commercial acumen and the ability to link activity to measurable outcomes

Confidence working with senior clinicians, executives and hospital leaders

Strong communication, influencing and presentation skills

Experience leading teams and driving performance through clear KPIs

A commitment to Mater’s Mission, Values and not-for-profit purpose

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.

Applications close 13 May 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.

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

Advertised: 29 Apr 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 13 May 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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