About the role

Mater Private Hospital Brisbane are currently looking for Quality and Safety Associates based at our South Brisbane campus. This role will be offered on a permanent part time 16 hours per week.

This position will report to the MPHB Quality and Safety Manager and as part of the team aid the clinical department managers in the analysis of quality and safety issues identified.

Salary: $57.48 - $61.55 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

• Assist with the review of clinical incidents
• Assist with the management and review of complaints and compliments
• Assist the implementation of innovation and systems improvement that eliminate/reduce patient harm
• Assist with the collection and analysis of patient safety and clinical outcome data to evidence the effectiveness of the quality and safety system
• Support the Quality and Safety Manager to improve the effectiveness of the quality system and monitor compliance with policies, the implementation of corrective and preventive actions and survey recommendations
• Monitor literature and professional organizations for new or revised best practice related to quality and safety
• Continuously evaluate and improve the hospital’s quality and safety program and provide education / training related to quality and safety, incident investigation and management and the use of Incident reporting tools as required

About you

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated experience in developing working relationships to achieved identified outcomes and an ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to provide empathetic communication in difficult situations
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in health service delivery with appropriate clinical knowledge, experience and skills is essential including a basic understanding of care processes provided in multiple areas of the hospital
• Demonstrated experience or a willingness to gain an understanding of quality improvement initiatives and their practical application
• Demonstrated experience or a willingness to develop analytical skills to trend and interpret data and provide reports on data / information used for projects, evaluation and process improvement activities

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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Thursday 10th September 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. 

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