Ready to make a meaningful impact in a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital? Join the team at Mater Hospital Springfield and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Casual Senior Medical Officers to join our new Emergency Department. Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening May 2026. This brand-new facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Emergency, Medical, Surgical and Paediatric services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.

The Emergency Department has 56 treatment spaces, including 5 resuscitation bays, 17 adult acute, 7 paediatric, 9 rapid assessment, 6 ambulatory care and 12 short stay beds.  These are being opened in a staged process as the hospital develops.

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

Emergency Physicians will be responsible for the day-to-day clinical operation of the Emergency Department, ensuring delivery of effective, safe and high-quality patient care.   The Emergency Department will be seeing both adult and paediatric patients and the candidates will work across all areas.  There will also be opportunities to assist with change management within the Emergency Department to achieve ongoing improvement and delivery of safe, consistent, responsive and high-quality services.

About you

To be considered for a position applicants should:

• Currently have or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Hold a Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
• Be available for weekend and after-hours work.
• Candidates applying for consideration for an SMO position will be considered for selection if they have successfully completed the FACEM fellowship exam written and clinical components within 3 months of the date of completion of this selection process AND are elected to Fellowship within 12 months of the selection process.

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 Ben Butcher, Clinical Director Emergency Medicine ben.butcher@mater.org.au

Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. 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.