About the role

Mater Health is seeking an experienced Service Development Coordinator in a maximum term 12 month contract, part time 16 hours per week.

The Service Development Coordinator will be part of the broader leadership team in Catherine’s House. It will work closely with the Operational Manager and Medical Director of Catherine’s House. The role will work closely with the other Mater Health, education and research staff and external stakeholders including consumer groups.

Salary range: $64.64 - $69.55 per hour 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 Service Development Coordinator will have experience and expertise in infant and perinatal mental health. The role will develop a quality and safety program for mental health and young adult programs that aligns with Maters overarching quality and safety framework. 

The role will lead, coordinate and actively participate in service evaluation as well as quality and safety initiatives. It will work closely with the multidisciplinary teams across the inpatient and outpatient services and support translation of best practice into clinical practice. The role will also work with consumer and peer programs / positions to ensure the voice of lived experience is embedded in clinical services and evaluation. It will be central to establishing, evaluating and redesigning new services within CHMBF in consultation with the leadership group and Operational Manager. 

About you

• Qualifications in Nursing, Allied Health or other health-related disciplines 
• Masters level or above
• Expertise in Infant and perinatal mental health (desirable)
• Qualification in health service management (desirable)
• Qualification in education or project management (desirable)
• Qualification in a higher degree in research (desirable)
• Experience in developing health policies and program development (desirable)
• Data management (desirable)
• Experience providing clinical supervision (desirable)
• Research experience / publications (desirable)
• Service evaluation (desirable)

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 Thursday 21st May 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. 

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.