About the role

Are you an experienced perioperative nurse with a passion for education and professional development? Mater Hospital Brisbane is seeking an enthusiastic Education Coordinator – Perioperative Services to join our team in a permanent full-time position (76 hours per fortnight).

In this vital role, you will support the Operating Theatres, Post Anaesthetic Care Unit, Endoscopy, and Day Procedures teams at Mater Hospital Brisbane. You will lead the design and delivery of innovative, evidence-based education and professional development programs that support our people and ensure excellence in perioperative care.

You’ll be joining a group of highly skilled, passionate, and collaborative clinical teams, who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Our perioperative staff bring a wealth of experience, genuine camaraderie, and a strong sense of purpose to everything they do — creating a positive and supportive culture where learning and professional growth are truly valued.

Salary range: $66.85 - $72.58 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

Reporting to the Director of Clinical Services, you will work closely with Nurse Unit Managers, Clinical Facilitators, and educators across the organisation to ensure high-quality, consistent learning experiences that reflect contemporary perioperative practice.

• Deliver high-quality perioperative education aligned with national standards and Mater’s strategic goals
• Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of interprofessional learning opportunities
• Design individualised learning plans for perioperative staff and support their development journey
• Facilitate simulation-based training to build technical skills, communication, and teamwork
• Collaborate on workforce development, succession planning, and clinical capability building
• Contribute to practice development, policy review, and quality improvement initiatives
• Seek opportunities for innovation and improvement in education and patient care practices
• Champion critical thinking, innovation, and best practice in perioperative education
• Benchmark education and specialty practices against national and international standards
• Develop tailored learning plans in collaboration with stakeholders for staff requiring additional support
• Engage in educational research and quality improvement opportunities
• Manage relationships with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders to drive change and improve services
• Role model transformational leadership attributes and traits

About you

• Current and unrestricted registration and endorsement (where applicable) with Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse (essential)
• Postgraduate qualifications in perioperative nursing (essential)
• Postgraduate qualification in teaching or education equivalent, highly desirable (highly desirable)
• A strong understanding of adult learning principles and contemporary clinical education
• Innovative approach to achieving education outcomes in support of healthcare delivery
• Ability to initiate, coordinate, and evaluate quality improvement initiatives in education and clinical environments
• Experience delivering perioperative education in a complex healthcare setting
• High-level communication, collaboration, and leadership skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Confidence using Microsoft 365 and digital education platforms to create engaging content and track learning outcomes 

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 Thursday 10th 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.