About the role
Ready to make a meaningful impact in a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital? Join the team at Mater Hospital Springfield and help shape the future of healthcare.
Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking applications for Staff Specialist Ophthalmology to join us in a permanent full-time or part-time role. Based at our Springfield campus, these roles are a part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield which opened in early 2026. As Mater’s first new public hospital in over 60 years, this state of the art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With 174 public beds, ICU, maternity, emergency and surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.
Salary: 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
- Deliver high‑quality, evidence‑based ophthalmology care across outpatient, inpatient, emergency and surgical settings
- Perform ophthalmic assessments, medical management and surgical procedures within credentialed scope
- Provide specialist advice and support to multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe, effective patient care
- Supervise, mentor and teach junior doctors, registrars, students and other learners
- Participate in clinical governance, including audits, M&M meetings, incident review and quality improvement projects
- Contribute to service planning, innovation and continuous improvement of the Ophthalmology service
- Engage in research and maintain up‑to‑date clinical knowledge and professional development
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation and comply with relevant policies, legislation and professional standards
About you
- Maintain medical registration, credentials and continuing professional development (CPD) in accordance with AHPRA and RANZCO standards
- You will be registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). If you are apply from overseas, you will meet one of the following Competent Authority pathway or Standard pathway
- You must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold/be eligible for a visa that allows you to work as a doctor in Australia
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, 20th 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).
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