About the role

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Education Coordinator – Perioperative Services to join us in a permanent, part time (26 hours per week) role starting in February 2026. Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. This state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical, surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually. 

Salary range: $66.85 - $72.58 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

As the Education Coordinator – Perioperative Services, you’ll lead the design and delivery of innovative, evidence-based education and professional development programs that support our people and ensure excellence in perioperative care. You will work closely with Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Facilitators, and educators across the organisation to ensure high-quality, consistent learning experiences that reflect contemporary perioperative practice.

• Deliver high-quality perioperative education aligned with national standards and Mater’s strategic goals
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of interprofessional learning opportunities
• Design individualised learning plans for perioperative staff and support their development journey
• Facilitate simulation-based training to build technical skills, communication, and teamwork
• Collaborate on workforce development, succession planning, and clinical capability building
• Contribute to practice development, policy review, and quality improvement initiatives
• Seek opportunities for innovation and improvement in education and patient care practices
• Champion critical thinking, innovation, and best practice in perioperative education
• Benchmark education and specialty practices against national and international standards
• Develop tailored learning plans in collaboration with stakeholders for staff requiring additional support
• Engage in educational research and quality improvement opportunities
• Manage relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to drive change and improve services
• Role model transformational leadership attributes and traits

About you

You are an experienced educator and clinician with a passion for developing others and improving healthcare outcomes. You bring a strong understanding of adult learning principles, leadership in education, and a commitment to evidence-based practice. Your collaborative approach enables you to build effective relationships and inspire growth in others.

What you’ll need:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife (or relevant professional registration)
• Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing (essential)
• Postgraduate qualification in teaching or education equivalent, highly desirable (highly desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in developing, delivering and evaluating clinical education programs
• High-level communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Ability to initiate, coordinate, and evaluate quality improvement initiatives in education and clinical environments
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and digital education platforms to create engaging content and track learning outcomes 
• Ability to lead and influence within a dynamic, interprofessional environment

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 Wednesday, 10th December 2025, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW! Please be advised that our recruitment process may be temporarily paused for the holiday period. If this is the case for the role you have applied for, we may not start contacting applicants until January 2026. We appreciate your patience and look forward to connecting with you at that time.

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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