About the role
Mater Mothers’ Hospital has an exciting opportunity available for a Neonatologist embarking on a research career to join the Neonatology team in the Mater Neonatal Critical Care Unit. This is a permanent position, part-time at 20 hours per week.
Our world-class quaternary maternity facility is located in Brisbane’s South Bank precinct and is the largest single facility of its kind in Australia. With a co-located research institute, clinical school and Harvard-affiliated simulation centre, Mater is recognised as a leader in maternity, neonatal and women’s health care. The Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) consists of 47 intensive care cots and 32 special care cots. All facets of neonatal/perinatal care are provided, including care of infants with extreme prematurity, unwell term infants, infants requiring neonatal surgery and those with congenital heart disease, as well as multidisciplinary follow up clinics. There is the opportunity for involvement in neonatal retrieval through NeoRESQ providing clinical advice and transport coordination for babies from central and southern Queensland as well as northern New South Wales.
Mater Research (MR) is a world-class institute that is committed to conduct, enable and translate clinically relevant health research. With more than 300 laboratory and clinical researchers working across Mater's hospitals and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI), Mater Research is committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community. Mater Research Institute – The University of Queensland (MRI-UQ) is an alliance between Mater Research and UQ, providing strategic benefits to both partners.
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
This position provides an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of skilled and experienced neonatal clinicians providing family-centred care to over 1800 babies a year. This position will also involve joining a rapidly expanding neonatal research department, to build on current research and to facilitate and initiate new neonatal research in a supportive and innovative environment.
For this role, we are seeking an individual who is motivated by and experienced in all facets of clinical neonatal/perinatal medicine, including specialist experience in a tertiary perinatal centre as well as experience in the care of infants with cardiac and surgical conditions. Suitable applicants will have experience in education, teaching and supervision, as well as experience in the aspects of clinical governance expected for a staff specialist. The successful applicant will be an early career researcher with experience in neonatal research. They will be expected to conceive, drive, and lead their own research projects, as well as contribute to and facilitate the research activities of others. This would primarily involve clinical research but include engagement with biomedical researchers in the Mater Research Mothers and Babies Program.
About you
Suitable applicants will have:
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Medical Specialist within the field of Paediatrics and Child Health
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in Neonatal/ Perinatal Medicine (or equivalent)
- Embarked on a Higher Research Degree
Preferred qualities:
- Evidence of a contribution to research
- Evidence of a publication
- Evidence of experience with or intention to form local research collaborations
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 Dr Pita Birch, Director Neonatology (p: 07 3163 8868, e: pita.birch@mater.org.au).
Closing date for applications is Friday 22nd August 2025. 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.
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