Clinical Nurse - Infection Management Mater Mothers' Hospital

About the role
Mater Mothers’ Hospitals are seeking a motivated and dedicated Clinical Nurse / Midwife to join the Infection Control Team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Registered Nurse or Registered Midwife to gain further knowledge and experience within Infection Control.

This is a maximum-term contract for 0.4 FTE until 07/08/2026.
There will be set working days: Monday and Thursday, with room to cover ARL and backfill support to the team.

Salary range: $54.44 - $58.30 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
You will join a dynamic team of highly skilled multidisciplinary professionals, and your enthusiasm and dedication for nursing / midwifery will be highly valued within a supportive and professional environment.

This role will see you:

• Assist and support all members of the Infection Management team in the delivery of the South-east Queensland regional Infection Management program.
• Utilise computer programs including Microsoft (MS) Office, Infection Control software and hospital patient and pathology management systems.
• Undertake risk assessments, surveillance, investigations and compliance audits including provision of feedback to staff.
• Assist with outbreak management and contact tracing.
• Manage patients across Mater Mothers’ hospitals with significant organisms of concern including liaising with staff.
• Improve patient safety, through strengthening the workforce and engaging in quality improvement activities.  
• Provide education and training to Mater Mothers’ staff in infection control procedures and practices.

About you
To be successful for this position you will possess:

• Current Registered Nurse and/or Midwife AHPRA registration with no restrictions
• High level skills in problem-solving, communication, coordination and time management
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary 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 Wednesday the 20th of May  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.