Staff Specialist Gastroenterology

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 Gastroenterologists to join us in a permanent part-time or full-time role working up to 40hrs per week (1.0 FTE). Based at our Springfield campus.

Contribute to and expand the General Gastroenterology and Endoscopy service, delivering high-quality specialist outpatient care. Opportunities also exist for those with subspecialty interests in Hepatology, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Interventional Endoscopy to develop these services further or support their delivery at Mater Hospital Brisbane. 

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

You will deliver comprehensive outpatient General Gastroenterology and Endoscopy services while supporting inpatient care, contributing to on-call duties, collaborating with clinical teams, and driving continuous service improvement at Mater Hospital Springfield.

• Provide expert outpatient General Gastroenterology and Endoscopy care
• Support inpatient management in partnership with General Medical and Surgical teams
• Participate in Gastroenterology on-call services alongside Mater Hospital Brisbane as required
• Collaborate with and advise the Director of Gastroenterology on clinical and service matters
• Monitor, review, and contribute to improvements in Gastroenterology services.
• Engage in departmental audits, morbidity, and mortality meetings
• Work closely with administrative, nursing, and allied health teams to deliver integrated care
• Maintain professional development through relevant education and training programs
• Ensure compliance with clinical documentation, incident reporting, infection control, and workplace health and safety standards
• Represent the Department in meetings and support teaching and technical procedures within the service 

About you

You are a qualified Consultant Gastroenterologist with recognised training in adult upper gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy, capable of managing complex cases with clinical expertise and compassion and committed to effective communication, teaching and collaborative practice within public and private health systems.

• Current general registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP)
• CCRTGE recognition for adult upper GI endoscopy and colonoscopy training
• Ability to manage complex gastroenterological and hepatological conditions
• Understanding of both public and private health care systems
• Strong communication skills across all professional levels
• Ability to foster positive, collaborative relationships
• Demonstrated interest and experience in teaching and mentoring
• Willingness to participate in an out-of-hours on-call roster 

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 

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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