Education Coordinator - Neonatal Programs

About the role
An exciting opportunity to join our Mater Health team in the capacity of Statewide Education Coordinator for our Neonatal Programs is now available.

This is a permanent, part-time position at 24 hours per week, based at our South Brisbane Campus.

The Education Coordinator – Neonatal Programs reports to the Director of Clinical Education and plays a key role in the development, coordination and delivery of high-level neonatal training and education programs across Mater Health Services in Queensland. This role ensures high‑quality learning experiences, aligns development activities with organisational and state-wide requirements, and strengthens educational consistency across programs and clinical settings.

Salary range: $72.35 - $$78.55 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 Statewide role includes the coordination and delivery of the Neonatal Resuscitation Training program, the Neonatal Critical Care Unit Graduate Transition Program, the Preceptor Program and acting as the statewide clinical resource for expert input into neonatal training. 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 for our clinical teams within the Neonatal specialty.

• Provide educational support, mentorship, and development opportunities enabling Graduate RNs to transition from novice to advanced beginner level practitioner in the NCC
• Work with internal departments, clinical teams, and external partners to strengthen and promote Neonatal training and professional development activities across the State.
• Develop learning resources that are evidence‑based, relevant, and responsive to workforce needs.
• Collaborate with Education Coordinators and Clinical Facilitators across the State to adapt and localise neonatal training for diverse clinical environments.
• Provide guidance and resources to ensure consistency and quality of neonatal education delivery.
• Partner with health leadership to accurately determine learning needs within the Neonatal specialty across all Mater Hospitals.

About you

To be successful in your application, you will have:

• Current and unrestricted registration with the Australian Health Professional Registration Authority (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
• Master’s degree in clinical teaching / education or equivalent
• Post Graduate qualification in neonatal nursing
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in Neonatal Intensive Care nursing
• Demonstrated experience in clinical education and training
• Demonstrated experience in and understanding of clinical simulation and its application to teaching and learning outcomes
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills with a commitment to quality improvement initiatives
• Demonstrated ability to foster a supportive learning environment and guide teams through change
• Competence with use of digital systems including Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems and other databases.

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 Thursday the 20th 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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