Clinical Facilitator Paediatrics

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Clinical Facilitator - Paediatrics to join us in a Permanent, Part-time role (0.53 FTE). Based at our Springfield campus, these roles will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — opening early 2026. This state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical, surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.

Salary range: $54.44 - $58.30 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

• Provide expert clinical guidance, mentorship, and support to paediatrics nursing staff.
• Plan, develop, deliver, and evaluate evidence-based education and professional development programs tailored to paediatrics care.
• Identify and address learning needs specific to paediatrics clinical knowledge, technical skills, and professional behaviours.
• Support paediatrics staff to work to their full scope of practice and deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred surgical care.
• Collaborate closely with Nurse Unit Managers, Area Managers, and Education Coordinators within paediatrics services to ensure education aligns with organisational priorities and patient safety standards.
• Incorporate simulation, skills assessment, and other contemporary learning methodologies relevant to paediatrics practice into education delivery.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, professional accountability, and clinical excellence within the paediatrics environment.
• Support paediatrics students and early career clinicians during clinical placements and transitions to surgical nursing practice.
• Participate in research, evaluation, and quality improvement initiatives that enhance paediatrics clinical education and patient outcomes.
• Actively contribute to the implementation of change, innovation, and evidence-based improvement initiatives across Mater Health’s paediatrics services.

About you

You are an experienced paediatrics clinician and passionate educator who thrives on supporting others to reach their full potential in surgical nursing practice.

You bring:

• Current and unrestricted AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Midwife.
• Demonstrated clinical expertise and advanced practice knowledge in paediatrics nursing.
• Proven experience in clinical education, facilitation, or professional supervision within a paediatrics or acute care setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage, support, and influence diverse paediatrics teams.
• Well-developed organisational and problem-solving skills, with a focus on quality, patient safety, and clinical outcomes.
• Commitment to professional growth, evidence-based paediatrics practice, and continuous improvement.
• Postgraduate qualifications in paediatrics nursing, clinical education, or a related specialty (or working towards) are desirable.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (or working towards) is also desirable.

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

Applications close on Wednesday, 11th March 2026. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.