About the role

Mater’s Department of Palliative and Supportive Care is looking for a dedicated Academic Fellow in Palliative Medicine to join our dedicated multidisciplinary Cancer Services team. In a full time, maximum term position for 12 months from February 2026.

Are you an advanced trainee or fellow in Palliative Medicine seeking an academic role that blends high-quality clinical care with teaching, research, and professional development?

Mater Hospital Brisbane (MHB) is a level III (university) hospital with an active teaching program. MHB contains a 28 bed cancer ward for provision of integrated oncology, haematology and palliative care and a large ambulatory care facility. The co-located Mater Private Hospital (MPHB) provides private inpatient oncology facilities and the Mater Research Institute, and provides research support.

The Mater Cancer Care Centre (MCCC) offers a modern state-of-the-art facility that provides individually-personalised, comprehensive and compassionate care. The centre includes specialist suites, consultation rooms, cancer care treatment pods, palliative care, support programs and a specialised pharmacy, enabling a holistic approach to cancer care all from the one convenient location.

The Mater Palliative and Supportive Care department is a leading research trial centre, with multiple clinical trials in palliative care.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to provide compassionate, evidence-based care to patients receiving palliative and supportive treatment, while also playing a key role in clinical education and research.

You will:

• Deliver safe, patient-centred palliative care to inpatients and outpatients
• Supervise junior medical staff and contribute to teaching programs for medical students and trainees
• Participate in departmental quality improvement, audit, and research projects
• Support a collaborative and inclusive learning environment across medical, nursing, and allied health teams
• Be involved in clinical governance, including documentation, safety reporting, and infection control
• Opportunities to contribute to and support existing clinical trials and initiate, design, conduct and report clinical trials within the Department of Palliative and Supportive Care, collaborating with Mater Research and UQ.

About You

You’ll bring:

• Current AHPRA registration as a Medical Practitioner
• Fellowship or Advanced Training status with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (Palliative Medicine)
• Strong clinical skills in symptom management, end-of-life care, and interdisciplinary communication
• A commitment to Mater’s mission, values, and behavioural standards

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 Friday 11^th July 2025. 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.