About the role

Mater Mothers’ Hospital has an exciting opportunity available for a Neonatologist to join the Neonatology team in the Mater Neonatal Critical Care Unit. This is a permanent position, part-time at 20 hours per week.

Our world-class quaternary maternity facility is located in Brisbane’s South Bank precinct and is the largest single facility of its kind in Australia. With a co-located research institute, clinical school and Harvard-affiliated simulation centre, Mater is recognised as a leader in maternity, neonatal and women’s health care. The Neonatal Critical Care Unit (NCCU) consists of 47 intensive care cots and 32 special care cots. All facets of neonatal/perinatal care are provided, including care of infants with extreme prematurity, unwell term infants, infants requiring neonatal surgery and those with congenital heart disease, as well as multidisciplinary follow up clinics. There is the opportunity for involvement in neonatal retrieval through NeoRESQ providing clinical advice and transport coordination for babies from central and southern Queensland as well as northern New South Wales.

Mater combines expertise in health, education and research with a shared vision of empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing. Mater Research is a world-class institute that is committed to conduct, enable and translate clinically relevant health research. With more than 300 laboratory and clinical researchers working across Mater's hospitals and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI), Mater Research is committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community. Mater Research is a nationally accredited, independent, hospital-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO).

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

This position provides an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary team of skilled and experienced neonatal clinicians providing family-centred care to over 1800 babies a year. You will be leading a team of neonatal nurse practitioners, neonatal trainees, and registrars in one of Australia’s busiest and most clinically diverse neonatal unit. This will involve providing family-centred care to babies and families in our three neonatal critical care unit (NCCU) cohorts (cardiac and surgical intensive care, preterm medical intensive care, and special care), as well as care for babies at delivery and on the postnatal floors and outpatient follow up and antenatal counselling. This position will also involve education, clinical governance, quality improvement and an opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding neonatal research department.

For this role, we are seeking an individual who is motivated by and experienced in all facets of clinical neonatal/perinatal medicine, including specialist experience in a tertiary perinatal centre as well as experience in the care of infants with cardiac and surgical conditions.  Suitable applicants will have experience in research, quality improvement, education, teaching and supervision, as well as experience in the aspects of clinical governance expected for a staff specialist.

About you

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Medical Specialist within the field of Paediatrics and Child Health (mandatory)
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) in Neonatal/ Perinatal Medicine (or equivalent)(mandatory)
• Previous experience as a neonatologist caring for babies with surgical conditions and congenital heart disease (desirable)
• Experience and/or qualifications in research, education, clinical governance and/or quality improvement (desirable)

Why join us? 

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing. 

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve. 

What’s in it for you?  

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways 
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs 
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay 
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts 
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets 
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters 

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact. 

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater 

For more information regarding the role, please contact Dr Pita Birch, Director Neonatology (p: 07 3163 8868, e: pita.birch@mater.org.au).

Applications close Friday 23rd October 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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