Ready to make a meaningful impact in a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital? Join the team at Mater Hospital Springfield and help shape the future of healthcare.
Mater Hospital Springfield and the department of anaesthesia are seeking applications for Staff Anaesthetists to join us in a full time or part time, maximum term appointment. Start date negotiable, immediate commencement welcomed. Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield. 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 is set to care for over 200,000 patients annually, including a predicted 1,700 births.
The successful applicants will be expected to fulfil all the clinical and clinical support activities including participation in the after-hours on-call roster for obstetric and emergency anaesthesia requirements at the facility. Demonstrated high levels of skill and recent practice in obstetrics and a broad range of adult anaesthesia are mandatory. Experience and skill in paediatric anaesthesia, regional anaesthesia, perioperative medicine and acute pain management are desirable, as are experience and skill in education, research and quality assurance activities.
Salary: Commensurate with experience. Competitive retention incentives and generous allowance package plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you will be doing
- Provide specialist anaesthetic services
- Undertake clinical support activities which arise from this position, and those delegated by the Director of Anaesthesia
- Supervise junior medical staff where applicable
- Participate in teaching on an informal and formal basis
- Participate in on-going professional development, continuous improvement programs and clinical risk management
About you
- Registrable as a Specialist in Anaesthesia with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency
- Current knowledge and skills relevant to the broad range of elective and emergency adult anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, and acute pain management services required for the clinical workload of the department
- Current knowledge and skills relevant to paediatric anaesthesia desirable – or willing to achieve skills relevant to paediatric anaesthesia.
- Current knowledge and recent experience and skill in Obstetric Anaesthesia services is mandatory
- Recent or current subspecialty experience in areas such as oncological, upper gastrointestinal, orthopaedic, general surgical, ophthalmologic and urology surgery is highly desirable
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 Hayley Bracken, on mhsrecruitment@mater.org.au
Applications close Tuesday 10th 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).
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