Mater has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Immigration and Registration Specialist to join our Medical Education and Workforce Services team, based at Mater South Brisbane.
This permanent, full-time role plays a vital part in supporting the engagement and ongoing compliance of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) across Mater Health. You’ll contribute to a mission-driven organisation that’s improving health and wellbeing across Queensland.
Salary range: $62.74 - $67.20 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
In this specialist position, you’ll coordinate and oversee all aspects of medical registration and immigration sponsorship processes for international medical officers.
You will:
- Administer and monitor visa nominations, registration application requirements for IMGs.
- Liaise with key stakeholders including the Department of Home Affairs, AHPRA, and Medical Colleges to ensure all legislative and organisational requirements are met.
- Provide expert advice, education, and process improvement to streamline medical workforce onboarding and compliance.
- Act as the key point of contact for IMGs, ensuring a supportive and efficient experience throughout their employment journey with Mater.
About you
You’re a detail-oriented professional who thrives on managing complex processes and providing exceptional service within a regulatory environment. You bring sound knowledge of medical registration and immigration frameworks and can confidently advise stakeholders at all levels.
To be successful in this role, you’ll have:
- Demonstrated experience and detailed knowledge of medical immigration and registration requirements (DoHA, AHPRA, and Medical Board of Australia).
- Advanced understanding of legislative and compliance frameworks relating to International Medical Graduates.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex legislation and develop practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Proven organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
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
Applications close on Tuesday 14th October 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants 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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