Mater Research - Chair of Neonatology

Chair of Neonatology

Brisbane, Queensland

Exceptional opportunity for a world-leading clinician-researcher in the field of neonatology. This outstanding role has two inter-linked components. To lead, build and establish a world-class research program that works closely with neonatal clinicians and biomedical researchers; and to liaise with and assist the Director of Neonatology with the provision of comprehensive neonatal services to the Mater Mothers' Hospital.

About Mater Group

As a Catholic not-for-profit ministry of Mercy Partners, Mater Group is committed to meeting the healthcare needs of our community through an integrated approach to our health education and research services, which is focused on delivering the highest quality care for our patients. For more than a century in Queensland, Mater has been defined by an abiding commitment to meeting the healthcare needs of the community.

Mater Group comprises Mater Health, Mater Education, Mater Research and Mater Foundation.

About Mater Health

Mater Health provides compassionate healthcare in response to changing community needs. Mater hospitals have a reputation for world-leading healthcare advances. Collaborating with Mater Research and Mater Education, Mater Health strives to develop new methods, practices and techniques for better patient outcomes. This collaboration means our expert clinical team, and patients, have access to advanced and innovative approaches and resources for the management of illnesses and disease, as well as information about cutting-edge techniques in medical and surgical procedures. Our health and wellbeing is an ongoing string of choices we all have to make every day. Beyond our hospital walls, Mater Health aims to support you in making better choices about your health, every day.

About Mater Mother’s Hospital South Brisbane and the Neonatal Critical Care Unit

Mater Mother’s Hospitals South Brisbane is Australia’s largest maternity hospital, caring for over 10,000 births a year and includes an internationally renowned Maternal Fetal Medicine Service. The Neonatal Critical Care Unit is also one of Australia’s largest neonatal units and is a combined tertiary perinatal NICU as well as providing services often given in a children’s hospital NICU, such as pre- and post-operative surgical care, sub-speciality liaison and pre-operative cardiac care. Approximately 1,800 to 2,000 babies from Queensland and Northern New South Wales receive care in the NCCU every year. The Mater NCCU consists of 45 intensive care cots and 34 special care cots. We are a tertiary perinatal referral centre for South East Queensland and Northern New South Wales. The Mater South Brisbane campus is directly next to the Queensland Children’s Hospital and this proximity and the close collaborative working relationship we have with QCH makes us a quaternary referral centre for babies with cardiac or surgical conditions or who require sub-speciality input into their care.

About Mater Research

Mater Research (MR) is a world-class institute that is committed to conduct, enable and translate clinically relevant health research. With more than 300 laboratory and clinical researchers working across Mater's hospitals, Aubigny Place and the world-class Translational Research Institute (TRI), Mater Research is committed to working closely with Mater Health, Mater Education and our growing network of partners to turn scientific discovery into the best possible treatment, care, and outcomes for patients and our broader community.

About Mater Foundation

Mater Foundation is the largest and most impactful Hospital Foundation in Australia providing philanthropic and community support to improve patient outcomes through research, equipment and education.

Mater Foundation funds a variety of areas although Mothers and Babies has always been the primary focus area.

In 2024, Mater Foundation commenced a minimum 5-year commitment as the beneficiary of the annual Nine Telethon supporting Mater Little Miracles. This profile event has further expanded the philanthropic support for perinatal research, and attracted significant support from corporates, community organisations, individuals, the Queensland Government, and the Australian Government.

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Ref nr: Please use this reference number when applying: A039447
Application deadline: 2 September 2024
Please send us your application as soon as possible as we are continuously assessing candidates for this assignment.
All applications must include the following information so the panel can assess your suitability:
• Your current CV or resume;
• A covering letter (1 - 2 pages) informing the panel of your motivations and relevant experience for this position.