About the role

Mater Health has an exceptional opportunity for General Physicians to join the team in the Department of General Medicine, Division of Medicine on a part-time temporary basis. You will be required to work specific hours across weekdays and weekends on a regular basis.

Mater Hospital Brisbane is a not-for-profit teaching hospital located in South Brisbane, providing care to some 500 000 people each year and employing more than 6500 staff. As a Level Three University of Queensland (UQ) affiliated teaching hospital, the Mater has an active student teaching program and both basic and advanced trainees are enrolled with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. The hospital actively encourages clinical research and is affiliated with the Mater Research Institute which is located on campus.

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

What you’ll be doing

As a General Physician at Mater Hospital Brisbane (MHB), your primary overarching purpose is to optimise care of general medical inpatients and outpatients as well as perioperative outpatients. You will also be required to participate in the on-call and after-hours rosters for the General Medicine department and participate in departmental activities such as teaching and audit.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• AHPRA registration as Specialist – General Physician
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
• Current high level of knowledge of General and Acute Medicine across a range of conditions
• Ability to manage complex medical problems integrating knowledge and clinical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, and to be able to promote harmonious relationships within a compassionate environment
• Demonstrated teaching ability and ability to organise an effective teaching program
• A commitment to medical research
• Demonstrated ability to lead others and develop services

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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

For more information regarding the role, please contact Dr Martin Hewitt, Director of General Medicine by email martin.hewitt@mater.org.au

Applications close on the 10th of February 2026. 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.

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