About the role
Mater Hospital Brisbane has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Specialist Rheumatologist to join the team in this part-time maximum term leave coverage opportunity. The position will be 8 hours per fortnight from 3/3/27 to 7/4/27 inclusive.
As a Staff Specialist you will be managing outpatients and inpatients at Mater Hospital Brisbane. The role involves supervision of junior doctors, including basic physician trainees and an advanced trainee. You will take part in, and assist in organising, departmental Professional Development activities and department education sessions.
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
Responsibilities of the role include (but are not limited to):
- Oversee the management of new and existing rheumatology outpatients, including biologic applications.
- Participate in the inpatient consult service as needed
- Assist with education, supervision and training of junior doctors, medical students, and other health professionals.
- Work collaboratively with the Rheumatology CN and fellow Rheumatology Consultants
- Report to the Clinical Director of Rheumatology
About you
To be considered for this role, the successful applicant must:
- Be a Consultant Rheumatologist with current specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia and fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), or be eligible for such registration by February 2027.
- Have the ability to manage complex rheumatological disorders
- Have an excellent knowledge base and good clinical skills
- Have excellent communication skills and work co-operatively within a team
- Demonstrate strengths in teaching and Continued Professional Development
- Manage patients with compassion and with a patient-centred approach
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
Applications close Thursday, 10th September 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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