Join Mater as Principal Medical Education Officer (PMEO) 

Location: Mater Private Hospital, Pimlico Campus 

Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time (38 hours per week, Monday-Friday) 

Salary: Competitive salary commensurate with experience, with generous not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900

About the Role

Mater Private Hospital is seeking a Principal Medical Education Officer (PMEO) to lead the development of our medical education program. This role is essential to ensuring the continuous improvement and accreditation of education for prevocational doctors.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with the Mater Medical Education team to design, enhance, and maintain high-quality medical education programs.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with accreditation standards for prevocational doctors and staff training, working closely with relevant Hospital & Health Services.
• Provide expert advice on medical education strategy to senior leadership, including the Director of Medical Education & Workforce, Directors of Clinical Training, and other executive officers.
• Lead accreditation processes in partnership with local healthcare facilities and broader networks.
• Manage key relationships with stakeholders, including Queensland Health (QHealth) hospitals and medical education units.
• Co-ordinate and plan teaching content according to accreditation and facility requirements
• Support and provide advocacy for the prevocational doctors within the program
• Co-ordinate the prevocational doctor orientation program

About you

We are looking for a professional with a passion for developing educational programs, strong strategic capabilities, and a focus on compliance and standards. Ideal candidates will have:

• A bachelor’s degree in Adult Education, Health, or a related discipline (a clinical background is desirable but not essential).

• High-level communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Expertise in accreditation standards and policies affecting medical education.
• A solid understanding of adult learning theories and practices, including e-learning and interprofessional education.
• Proficiency in using data to drive program improvements and evaluate outcomes.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Increase your take-home pay via Salary Packaging by allocating applicable living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via Salary Packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development through Mater Education
• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home options where suitable
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care team
• Discounts to local and national businesses/venues for dining, retail, travel & accommodation, other
• Access to on-site, discounted parking

For more information, please click here –   Principal Medical Education Officer Role Description June 23.pdf

Applications close Friday, 20th September 2024. Early applications are encouraged, as we may contact candidates prior to the closing date. Apply now to join Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare service and make your mark in medical education.

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

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.