About the role
Mater Education has an exciting opportunity for a Vocational Education Teacher to join us in a casual capacity to deliver high-quality accredited and non-accredited health and clinical programs to diverse community groups. This position is based at our Townsville campus.
As part of this role, you will have the opportunity to deliver our highly regarded Mater Mothers First Aid for Babies program to parents and caregivers. We are particularly interested in hearing from paediatric nurses, midwives, and child and family health nurses who are passionate about supporting families and are interested in sharing their knowledge through education.
We welcome applications from experienced educators as well as experienced clinicians looking to develop a career in education. Whether you bring extensive teaching experience or are taking your first step into education, you'll be supported through mentoring and professional development to build your confidence and skills as an educator.
As our new teacher, you will facilitate engaging learning experiences that enhance health literacy, support positive behaviour change, and improve overall wellbeing. You'll work collaboratively with internal teams and community partners to ensure training is inclusive, impactful, and aligned with current industry standards.
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
Typical duties of the Educator include:
- Deliver effective teaching and learning within classroom, workplace, simulated and online learning environments
- Utilise flexible, blended and inclusive learning techniques, options and products which are responsive to various cohorts
- Contribute to developing, and evaluating teaching and learning resources, assessment tools and processes that meet industry skills standards
- Participate in continuous improvement activities to enhance the quality of training and assessment
- Ensure that students adopt, and practise accepted safety procedures and sustainability in the learning and assessment environment
- Contribute to the evaluation and review of educational programs
- Participate in relevant professional learning activities
- Undertake general administration duties including marking, students' attendance, S
- Representing Mater Education at expos and events as required
About you
To be successful in this role, you must be a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Midwife (RM) with a current APHRA registration. Successful applicants will also have:
- TAE40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE), highly desirable
- Hold a Baby First Aid course
- Valid Working with Children Card (BlueCard)
- Current Drivers Licence and a willingness to travel to other locations as required
- Vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered and assessed Highly desirable and required for our accredited programs
- Strong background in health or clinical education
- Excellent communication skills and a passion for lifelong learning
- Preferable - Demonstrated understanding of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector and experience working within an RTO environment
- Detailed understanding of the relevant profession and accreditation requirements
- Strong adherence and acknowledgment of Policies and Procedures and industry requirements
- Ability to work well with peer educators and as part of a team
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 16th 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.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
