About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane has an exceptional opportunity available for a Chief Medical Officer to join the Department of General Medicine.

This is a full-time role to start on 3 August 2026 and finish on 31 January 2027, based at Mater South Brisbane, and will report to Director of General Medicine and indirectly to the Director of Physician Education.

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

The Chief Medical Registrar is to be an advocate and point of contact for the registrars in the Department of General Medicine. On occasion the CMR will also have to deal with registrars that are finding it difficult to fit in with the demands of the position or who are under-performing.

Key accountabilities for this role include:

• Create and maintain a weekly and annual leave roster for all medical registrars
• Ensure and coordinate written exam preparation for Basic Physician Trainees
• Assist the Director of General Medicine and Director of Physician Education with management of counter-disaster plans and counter-disaster incidents at department level
• Regular direct input to the Director of General Medicine and Director of Physician Education
• Regular meetings with registrars to discuss/monitor registrar environment and quality of clinical service and the working environment within the department
• Disseminate information to registrars regarding issues with the Department of General Medicine, RACP, Industrial issues, etc.
• To be available to provide assistance to medical registrars for any problems they encounter
• Choice of clinical work and/or research
• Encourage an environment of teaching and research
• Follow hospital practices and demonstrate initiative aligned to ensuring the safest possible environment for patients and staff
• Lead and manage staff by fostering and committing to patient safety and quality in the delivery of health care by maintaining and evaluating safety and quality practices and initiatives.

About you

To be successful in your application you will have:

• Must have general registration with AHPRA
• Must have FRACP part 1 and FRACP part 2
• Weekend work required for FRACP exams
  

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

Applications close on Tuesday April 28^th 2026–please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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