About the role
Mater Young Adult Health Centre Brisbane is seeking an Advanced Trainee, Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine to join the team on a full time, maximum term basis for 12 months commencing in February 2026.
This is a unique opportunity to work in one of Australia’s leading Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine centres based in an Adult Hospital. Working in adolescent and young adult medicine is deeply rewarding because it allows you to support young people during a pivotal stage of growth, identity formation, and transition. You have the opportunity to build trusting, long-term relationships and empower patients to take charge of their health, often guiding them through complex medical, psychological, and social challenges. The work is dynamic and meaningful, offering the chance to make a lasting impact on patients’ lives as they move toward adulthood with greater confidence and resilience. There are also opportunities to develop research, health service evaluation and education and training skills, supported by Mater’s Research Institute.
Salary range: $65.53 -$75.77 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
The primary duties are to provide health assessments and care to young people with substance use concerns in a therapeutic residential facility as well as community follow-up. The trainee will also provide care to adolescents and young adults with chronic health conditions in ambulatory clinics and inpatient settings. The position is supervised by an Adolescent and Young Adult Physician and is an accredited AYA training position (Core A) with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). The trainee will work as part of multidisciplinary teams with the MYAHCB and be expected to participate in teaching, research and mentoring of junior colleagues
- Daily management of AYA patients admitted to the MAYHC
- Ambulatory management of young people with chronic and complex health issues
- Lead the development and implementation of a AYA regional training program
- Participate in MYAHC research and lead their own research project
About you
- Completion of RACP basic physician training (paediatrics or adults), including written and clinical exams
- Current medical registration
- Appointment or completion of appropriate advanced training
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 Beth Cooper, Business Support, beth.cooper@mater.org.au
Applications close on Thursday 24th 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.
