About the role

Mater Refugee and Multicultural Health Service is seeking a Clinical Nurse (CN) to join the Multicultural Health Coordination team working part time 0.5FTE on a permanent contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-performing team that includes specialist multicultural health nurses, social worker and administration staff who are passionate about health access and equity for people of refugee and multicultural backgrounds.

Mater Multicultural Health Coordination Nurses provide nursing care, culturally responsive health education, community-based care coordination, and health advocacy to individuals from multicultural backgrounds in a variety of settings, including General Practices across Brisbane, Logan and Ipswich, the Mater Refugee Complex Care Clinic, community settings and home environments.

The hours of work are between Monday – Friday from 08:30 – 17:00. We require applicants to be available for minimum 0.5FTE (5 days per fortnight) and able to work in Brisbane, Logan and Ipswich.

We are seeking creative thinkers and problem-solvers with a high level of clinical skills, IT skills and communication skills. We are particularly seeking nurses with skills and experience in community child and adolescent health.

Applications from people of culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds; equity target groups including women, people with disabilities, people who identify as LGBTIQ+; and people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, are encouraged to apply for this role. 

Salary range: $54.44 - $58.30 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

Whilst displaying the highest level of clinical standards for the service you will be responsible for:

• Delivering safe, person-centred care addressing physical, psychological, social, and cultural needs, guided by quality and safety frameworks.
• Applying advanced clinical expertise to assess, plan, and coordinate care using evidence-based, holistic approaches grounded in social determinants of health.
• Providing culturally responsive health education, health promotion, and advocacy to overcome systemic barriers and ensure informed consent.
• Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and delegating tasks in line with NMBA standards.
• Supporting quality improvement, audits, research, and risk management initiatives.
• Maintaining professional competence, promoting a learning culture, and ensuring compliance with policies, infection control and documentation standards, and confidentiality. 

About you
You will be driven by a challenging yet rewarding environment where you can bring your energy and experience to this dynamic team.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Current AHPRA nursing registration as a Registered Nurse (no restrictions).
• Class C driving licence.
• Minimum 3 years’ clinical experience in at least one of the following specialist nursing fields: refugee health/ primary care/ rehabilitation/ disability/ paediatrics/ chronic disease/ mental health.
• Understanding of trauma-informed care and health equity and access issues for disadvantaged populations, with demonstrated experience in supporting clients to navigate these.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills including experience of working with peoples from diverse cultural backgrounds; engaging interpreters in a clinical setting, and the ability to liaise with a variety of different stakeholders both internally and externally at various levels.
• A strong work ethic, positive attitude and willingness to role model and promote the Mater values.
• Demonstrated ability to operate both in a team environment and autonomously using initiative, sound reasoning and strong advocacy, listening, negotiation and decision-making skills.
• High level of attention to detail and advanced level skills in coordination, time management, digital literacy, problem-solving and ability to escalate matters appropriately.
• Commitment to ensuring the level of service is always delivered to patients. 

Desirable:

• Experience in paediatric nursing
• Applicants from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
• Post-graduate studies (completed or currently enrolled) relevant to the role

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 9 Jan 2026. 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.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices. 

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