About the role
Mater Mother’s Hospital is Australia’s largest maternity service, and we are excited to be able to offer several exceptional and talented Principal House Officers the opportunity to spend 12-months working in our world- class organisation across both our South Brisbane and Springfield sites.
Our world-class tertiary maternity facility is located in Brisbane’s South Bank precinct and is the largest facility of its kind in the southern hemisphere. The Mater Mother’s Hospitals manage more than 10,000 births and neonatal admissions each year, including at least 100 neonatal retrievals and 150 back transfers. We provide antenatal, perinatal and postnatal services, and specialise in caring for severe complications in pregnancy with a sub-specialty Maternal-Fetal-Medicine service. The Mater provides comprehensive general gynaecological services, with sub-specialty areas of practice including gynaecology, gynaecological oncology, endoscopic surgery, women’s imaging and perinatal pathology. The unit has a dynamic education, audit and research program and the successful applicant will be expected to be actively involved in these activities.
In an exciting new chapter Mater Springfield will be opening its obstetric unit in early 2026. We are also recruiting PHOs to work in this unit. Birthing numbers are expected to be approximately 1600 per annum.
Mater Is offering a number of PHO roles, some based at South Brisbane, some based at Mater Springfield with a few will have the opportunity to rotate across both sites. Short listed candidates will have the opportunity to indicate their preference.
Salary range: $129,949 - $142,727 per annum plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
This role is ideal for a Medical Officer who would like more experience in Women’s Health prior to embarking in General Practice, Rural Generalist Obstetrics or Specialist O&G training. This position includes exposure to all facets of obstetrics and gynaecology, including Birth Suite, Early Pregnancy and Pregnancy Assessment Units, Antenatal Clinic, Obstetric Medicine, General Gynaecology, Advanced Laparoscopy and Adolescent Gynaecology and has been specifically created as a career-path for those who are interested in consolidating and expanding their knowledge and clinical skills in both Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
About you
You will have a Medical Degree(s): MBBS, MD or equivalent and be eligible for at least a provisional registration with AHPRA. Ideally you will also meet the below criteria:
- Experience as resident in the above specialties acceptable.
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
For more information regarding the role, please contact: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology BSO Judy Edy judy.edy@mater.org.au
Applications close on 18th July 2025. Please note, we may contact applications 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.
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