About the role

The Project Coordinator / Research Nurse/Registered Nurse (RN3) – Tiny Baby Initiative is responsible for the coordination, implementation, and operational delivery of clinical research activities supporting the MICRO Premi Research Study and the Tiny Baby Unit (TBU) Model of Care. This role is central to:

• Establishing and maintaining a prospective cohort of extremely preterm infants
• Ensuring high-quality data collection, regulatory compliance, and protocol adherence
• Supporting integration of research into clinical practice within a high-reliability neonatal care model

The position contributes directly to achieving the study’s goal of improving survival and longterm outcomes for infants born extremely preterm. We are looking to fill this position on a maximum term basis until February 2030.

Salary range: $70.58 - $76.63 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

• Coordinate day-to-day operational delivery of the Tiny Baby Initiative, including the MICRO Premi Study in partnership with the medical/research leads
• Ensure adherence to study protocol, timelines, and milestones
• Liaise with families regarding study participation, including consent
• Collaborate with the project research assistants and researchers to coordinate collection, storage, and tracking of biological samples and physiological data
• Support implementation of evidence-based care bundles aligned with the study
• Contribute to the development of a Centre for Research Excellence in Tiny Baby care

About you

• Current and unrestricted registration with Australian Health Practitioner Registration Authority (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Midwife with neonatal experience.
• Post graduate qualifications in the relevant specialty (Nursing / Midwifery and/or research) or working towards same.
• Minimum of five (5) years post graduate cumulative clinical experience
• Experience in clinical research coordination and data management (highly desirable)
• Experience with REDCap or similar databases
• Experience in neonatal research or cohort studies (highly desirable)
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic clinical environment
  

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 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 Wednesday 22^nd July 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.