An exceptional
position
Exceptional People. Exceptional Care
Building hospitals
and futures
Currently the busiest obstetric facilities in Australia, Mater Mothers’ Hospital and Mater Mothers’
Private Hospital have delivered more than 260,000 babies since their doors opened in December 1960.
In fact, one in six Queenslanders are born at one of the Mater Mothers’ Hospitals.
Situated in the thriving inner city suburb of South Brisbane, Mater Mothers’ is a defining landmark
and a Brisbane icon offering exceptional opportunities for obstetricians, gynaecologists, midwives,
nurses and allied health professionals.
M
ater Mothers’ Hospitals manage more than 7,600 births and 1,200 neonatal admissions each
year, including at least 100 neonatal retrievals. The hospitals provide antenatal, perinatal and postnatal
services and specialise in caring for severe complications in pregnancy, as well as newborn disorders.
Additionally, an ambulatory service provides a number of midwifery antenatal outreach clinics and a
Home Care Program.
The Mater Mothers’ Hospital Neonatology Unit has cared for more than 39,000 babies since opening,
including some of Australia’s smallest surviving babies.
The Mater Centre for Maternal Fetal Medicine is one of Australia’s leading providers in this complex
field. The Centre is managed by fully-accredited Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialists and is at the
forefront in the development of innovative techniques such as ultrasound via telemedicine, first
trimester ultrasound screening and intra-utero fetal laser therapy for babies with Twin-Twin Transfusion
syndrome.
We’re expecting
In Australia’s fastest growing city, Mater Mothers’ Hospitals are laying the foundations for generations
to come.
Set to open in March 2008, the new eight story Mater Mothers’ facility will be the premier obstetric
hospital in the Southern Hemisphere boasting 88 public and 90 private maternity beds as well as 16
birthing suites.
Mater Mothers’ Hospitals will provide integrated tertiary services for women and babies including,
obstetrics, gynaecology, neonatal, maternal fetal medicine, obstetric medicine, perinatal outreach
education and midwifery group practice.
An expanded Neonatology Unit will provide 79 cot spaces, including intensive care, high dependency
and special care cots, making it one of the largest Neonatology Units in the Southern Hemisphere.
The new facility will also feature a Pregnancy Assessment and Observation Unit to be collocated
with the Birthing Suites. Managed by Mater Mothers’ midwives this unit will enable women with
pregnancy-related concerns to be reviewed in a setting that is comfortable and inviting. Women
will have the ability to access the support of obstetric, medical, and allied health professionals as
required.
The new Mater Mothers’ Hospital will be located in closer proximity to the Mater Adult Hospital
Critical Care Units, ensuring speedy transfer of critically ill patients.
An exceptional
environment
Designed to maximise natural light and the use of outdoor spaces, the new Mater Mothers’ will
embrace ecologically sustainable principles, using natural materials, water harvesting and energy
saving technology.
The new facility will incorporate a modern feel and finish to provide an aesthetically pleasing
environment for patients, doctors and staff. Contemporary and traditional artworks will enhance the
functionality and design of the new building, reflecting Mater’s heritage and vision.
Building lifestyles
Mater Mothers’ Hospitals are located just 1km from Brisbane’s CBD and minutes away from
cosmopolitan South Bank. Exhibiting all the hallmarks of a modern capital city, but with a relaxed
Queensland flavour, Brisbane is the definitive lifestyle city.
Mater Mothers’ is easily accessible by bus, train or car. There is ample onsite parking for staff and
patients and the Brisbane busway runs through the campus for speedy public transport. The Mater
campus, or ‘Mater Hill’ as it is affectionately known, has numerous facilities with a range of eateries
and cafes – great coffee, sushi and snacks are just a short stroll away.
Brisbane is Australia’s fastest growing city with a population of around 2 million people. The perfect
place to raise a family, Brisbane is one of the safest cities in Australia and boasts a wide range of
cultural attractions: theatres, art galleries and a world class museum. The city is also well served by
universities and a range of other educational facilities.
Just an hour’s drive from the beautiful Gold and Sunshine Coasts, Brisbane is one of Australia’s most
exciting and affordable capital cities.
Mater people
With an emerging social club and a great culture, at Mater we understand the importance of investing
in our staff and doctors – our future.
All Mater people can enjoy the benefits of salary packaging, which increases the amount of takehome pay by reducing tax payments. There are a range of other exceptional benefits available for
Mater staff and doctors, including:
• Accommodation deals
• Discounted overseas holidays
• Access to Mater Health and Wellness
Clinic (all services can be salary packaged)
• Smoke free environment
• Discounted meals • Locker and shower facilities • Swimming pool
• Squash courts
• Discounted child care at Mater Child Care
Centre
• Excellent transport links – on the busway
• Discount at Mater Pharmacy
• Excellent Mater staff superannuation
scheme
• Library membership
• Discount at Mater Florist and gift shop
• Learning opportunities through Mater
Education Centre
• Discount at Mater Hairdresser
• Reduced price internet
• Discounted health club membership
• Corporate health insurance plan
An exceptional
proposition
Mater has been shaped by its people – exceptional people, who provide exceptional care.
If you would like to join our exceptional team and become a leader in your field, please visit www.mater.org.au
or telephone 07 3163 8511 for more information.