About the role

Mater Health is currently seeking a full-time Principal House Officer - Neurosurgery, to work across our Mater Hospital Campus’ (Mater Hospital Brisbane and Mater Hospital Springfield). This role will start from August 2026 to February 2027.

Salary range: $67.51 - $74.14 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

Role specific expectations

• Provide high-quality care to neurosurgical inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of senior clinicians.
• Participate in neurosurgical theatres, ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and emergency care.
• Contribute to clinical audits, teaching, and research within the department.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients.
• The appointee will be required to participate/work rostered and un-rostered overtime, late/evening/night shifts, weekends and public holidays.

About you

• Registration as a medical practitioner without conditions, with the Medical Board of Queensland. In approved circumstances, eligibility for registration, with conditions, as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Queensland which must be produced at the commencement of employment.
• Standard Pathway will be considered if you are not from a country of competent authority, however, AMC1/AMC2 and the English exam will be a mandatory requirement prior to applying. Please refer to the APRHA website for more information.
  

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

For more information regarding the role, please contact DOUN@mater.org.au

Applications close Wednesday the 27^th of May 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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