Education Coordinator - Perioperative and Procedural Services at MATER MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE LIMITED

, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

74.76

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical Education, Perioperative Services, Procedural Services, Curriculum Development, Team Leadership, Interprofessional Collaboration, Clinical Training, Workforce Development, Educational Evaluation, Patient Care, Health Literacy, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Research Services

Description

About the role An exciting opportunity to join our Mater Education team as the Education Coordinator for our Perioperative & Procedural Services is now available. This role is being offered in a full-time capacity on a maximum term basis for 12 months from Aug 2026 to August 2027. As an education and clinical expert, you will work collaboratively within and across education and clinical teams to build interprofessional workforce capacity, capability, and competence. We deliver evidence-based education and support clinicians to apply it in practice, achieving educational and clinical excellence while consistently providing safe, reliable, high-quality patient care and exceptional experiences. Salary range: $68.86 - $74.76 per hour plus superannuation [https://www.ato.gov.au/tax-rates-and-codes/key-superannuation-rates-and-thresholds/super-guarantee] and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 [https://account.smartsalary.com.au/benefits-available?ercode=MML]  + access to many staff benefits!  [https://www.mater.org.au/group/careers/working-with-mater] What you’ll be doing As the leader of a dedicated education team assigned to Perioperative & Procedural Services, the Education Coordinator will plan, develop, deliver and evaluate education activities and resources to meet current and emergent Mater staff and community learning needs to improve health literacy and outcomes. Key responsibilities include: * Developing interprofessional teams to work to top of scope * Partnering with consumers to improve clinical training and workforce development through the delivery of education programs focused on the patient/family * Managing and leading a team of Clinical Facilitators to operationalise Mater’s and Mater Education’s Strategic and Operational plans within your portfolio areas in collaboration with other key stakeholders About you To be considered for this position it is essential that you possess: * Current and unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Professional Registration Authority (AHPRA) * Postgraduate qualification (preferably Master Degree) in teaching (clinical teaching) or education equivalent * Postgraduate qualification in Perioperative & Procedural Services or working towards same * Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (current) * Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in Perioperative & Procedural Services * Minimum of three (3) years in a clinically based education role Why join us? Mater [https://www.mater.org.au/] 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 [https://www.mater.org.au/health/hospitals/mater-private-hospital-rockhampton], education [https://www.matereducation.qld.edu.au/], fundraising & philanthropy [https://www.materfoundation.org.au/] and research [https://www.materresearch.org.au/] — 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 [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/careers]. #GETBETTERWITHMATER Applications close Friday 10th 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 [https://www.mater.org.au/about-us/who-we-are/reconciliation]. Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

Lead a dedicated education team to plan, develop, and evaluate learning resources for Perioperative and Procedural Services. Collaborate with interprofessional teams and consumers to improve clinical training and patient outcomes.