About the role
The Clinical Facilitator is supported by the Education Coordinator, the Neonatal Clinical Education Team and is an integral part of the Neonatal Critical Care Unit. We are seeking motivated neonatal nurses with consolidated and recent Neonatal Critical Care experience who are interested in providing support and educational opportunities to graduate, novice and experienced staff within the Neonatal Critical Care Unit. This position is for nurses who are willing to challenge their own professional scope of practice in an education role, whilst further developing and supporting their team members in a best practice model of care. There is ample opportunity for initiative and innovation in education delivery within this team.
We currently have two 6 month, maximum-term contracts available:
1. Clinical Facilitator - 0.4 FTE for clinicians with Cardiac Surgical experience
2. Clinical Facilitator – 0.8 FTE for clinicians with Preterm Medical experience
Salary range: $57.48- $61.55 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
This opportunity will encompass wide and diverse coordination, provision and monitoring of unit-based and organisation-wide
education, including:
• Bedside clinical coaching
• Clinical skills development including ventilation consolidation
• Online learning support
• Mandatory adult and neonatal resuscitation assessments
• Revision and implementation of new policies and models of care
• Identification, implementation and evaluation of best practice models
• Assisting with development and facilitation of simulated learning opportunities
About you
To be successful in this position you will have:
• Current and unrestricted registration (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife
• Post graduate qualifications in the specialty Neonatology
Desirable:
• Post graduate qualifications in the relevant specialty (Education) or working towards same
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (current)
• Minimum of three (3) years post graduate cumulative clinical experience (clinical specialty desirable)
• Demonstrated experience in clinical facilitation and / or clinical supervision
• Demonstrated experience in the development, implementation and evaluation of clinical education
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 further information, please contact Elise Bischoff, Education Coordinator – Neonatology and MFM on elise.bischoff@mater.org.au
Applications Monday the 3rd of August 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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