Join the Future of Healthcare at Springfield’s newest Hospital, Mater Hospital Springfield – Senior Medical Vacancies Now Open in multiple areas for a start date in early 2026.

Springfield’s newest state of the art hospital is opening soon – a co-located public and private Level 4 hospital— and we’re assembling a dynamic, collaborative and expert medical team to lead the way in providing outstanding care to our growing community.

Based at our Springfield campus, this role will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With 174 public beds, ICU, maternity, emergency and surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.

We are inviting applications for a wide range of specialist roles across numerous specialties. If you're passionate about clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centred care, we want to hear from you. 

We are currently seeking applications for the following Senior Medical Officers: 

• Emergency Medicine
• Intensive Care
• Paediatrics (including neonatal care)
• Obstetrics & Gynaecology
• General Medicine
• Gastroenterology
• Orthopaedics
• General Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• ENT
• Urology
• Plastics

About you

You will have Registration as Specialist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulatory Authority (or soon to be registered as a Specialist) within one of the specialty fields listed above.

• You will also meet the criteria:
  • If you overseas trained and not on a competent pathway, your degree must be assessed and approved by the Australian Medical Council (AMC). Competent Authority pathway or Standard pathway
• You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold/be eligible for a visa that allows you to work as a doctor in Australia.

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.

• Be part of a brand-new, purpose-built facility equipped with the latest in medical technology and digital health infrastructure
• Co-located with Mater Private Hospital Springfield provides Mater specialists the unique opportunity to grow a private practice whilst enjoying the security and professional stimulation of having an employed role
• Collaborate with a diverse, multidisciplinary team dedicated to innovation and high-quality care
• Opportunities for teaching, research, and professional development
• 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 the Mater Recruitment team on 07 3163 8511 or via mhsrecrutiment@mater.org.au. 

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.