About the role

The Refugee Health Network Queensland is seeking applications for a QLD State-Wide Coordinator to join the team. The role is permanent, part time (22.8 hours per week) based at Mater Health, South Brisbane campus.

The Refugee Health Network Queensland is auspice by Mater Refugee and Multicultural Health and plays an integral role in promoting the health and wellbeing of people from a refugee background across the state.  The Network Coordinator is responsible for maintaining an engaged network of health services, settlement agencies, communities, government and non-government services who work with people from a refugee background. 

The coordinator takes active role in activities that promote collaboration across Queensland and is guided by the Queensland Health, Refugee Health and Wellbeing Policy and Action Plan (2022-2027). The incumbent will be required to provide secretariat and strategic support to the various advisory and working groups of the Network. The role is expected to provide high level advice on policy and strategy to the leaders of refugee health including the Director of Mater Refugee and Multicultural Health and Queensland Health.  The coordinator has a key role in monitoring trends and assessing and responding to emerging needs.  

Salary range: $62.74 - $67.20 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

The key objectives of the Network are: 

• To build the capacity and facilitate coordination of healthcare of people from a refugee backgrounds and address health inequality through a partnership approach across all key sectors and communities
• To support services to be more accessible and responsive to people from refugee backgrounds including in regional areas 
• To improve service coordination and integration of care across the patient journey
• To contribute to policy and research initiatives 
• To coordinate Network and associated working groups

Coordinate Network activities and support key projects to improve equity and access to effective health care including:

• Maintain strategic partnerships with key stakeholders across Queensland to monitor and progress the work of the Network and the Qld Health Refugee Health and Wellbeing Policy Action Plan (2022-2027)
• Act as secretariat for the Refugee Health Partnership Advisory Group Queensland (RH PAGQ) and work closely with the Chair to prepare for quarterly meetings including all minutes, agenda, correspondence and in-between meetings actions as required
• Act as facilitator and/or chair of identified Network working groups and ensure minutes, agenda, follow up actions and communication are managed
• Work in partnership with advisory groups and key stakeholders, including Refugee Health Advisory Group (known as G11), Queensland Health, Clinical Advisory Group and Refugee Health GP Fellow, and Refugee Health Network of Australia (RHeaNA)
• Develop strategic priorities for the Network and implement the annual Network work plan
• Coordinate key forums e.g., clinical education, community consultations, in partnership with key stakeholder organisations
• Provide support to funded projects, resource distribution and communication with broader Network
• Develop and deliver presentations to external audiences on the work of the RHNQ, current policy environment and the sector
• Develop and deliver high quality reports and written documentation of activities of the network. Maintain files and records and fulfil data collection requirements
• Monitor emerging trends in relation to refugee and asylum seeker health and wellbeing to enable preparation of briefs, submissions, and strategic advice to support the work of Mater Refugee and Multicultural Health and external partners including Queensland Health
• Reporting to Health Integration Manager and providing high level advice on policy and strategy to the Director of the Mater Refugee and Multicultural Health

About you

Essential qualifications:

• Qualification (undergraduate degree) and/or experience in health services, community development, human services, public health, social work or equivalent. 

Skills & Knowledge:

• High level communication skills, oral & written, and negotiation skills with experience in managing complex partnerships and especially within culturally and linguistically diverse contexts 
• Proven leadership in advocacy with successful experience in strategic thinking, managing multiple deadlines and ability to prioritise tasks 
• Demonstrated commitment to access and equity in health underpinned by knowledge of the refugee context 
• Knowledge of the Australian health systems 
• Experience in working across different sectors including government, non-government and community 
• Identify with, and articulate, the philosophy and ethical standards of the Sisters of Mercy as it relates to the Mater Health Services
• Demonstrated competence using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other applications
• Current driver’s license.
• Experience working with or identifying as a person from a refugee background or CALD community 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

For more information, regarding the role, please contact Erika Jung, Health Integration Manager at Mater Refugee and Multicultural Health via erika.jung@mater.org.au 

Applications close on 31st July 2025. You will be required to provide a one-page cover letter as part of your application. Please note, we may contact applications 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.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.