Mater Health Group is seeking an experienced Non-Executive Director to strengthen Board capability in clinical governance, safety and quality, while proactively contributing to the broader strategy and performance. “The Mater” is a Queensland based Catholic healthcare organisation grounded in the Mercy tradition, widely recognised and acknowledged for its high-quality hospital and health services. It also undertakes ground-breaking medical research, delivers education for all parts of the medical sector and has a major foundation for philanthropic activities.

The opportunity

This is an prospect to contribute to the governance of a large, complex, purpose-led healthcare organisation. You will bring informed oversight of clinical quality, patient outcomes and enterprise risk, alongside the capacity to engage meaningfully in strategy, financial sustainability, organisational culture and future growth.

A collaborative, diligent director who combines constructive challenge with curiosity, independence and practical understanding of the challenges facing contemporary healthcare is required.

Your experience and contribution

You will bring

- Established Non-Executive Director experience, in a healthcare organisation of comparable operating complexity.
- Significant expertise in clinical governance, patient safety, quality improvement and assurance.
- Contemporary healthcare leadership insight, gained through recent executive experience or substantive ongoing governance responsibilities.
- The ability to proactively contribute across the whole organisation, connecting clinical outcomes with strategy, people, risk and financial stewardship.
- Sound judgement, strong stakeholder engagement and a collaborative approach to Board deliberations.




- Sufficient capacity to prepare thoroughly, participate actively and meet Board, committee and travel commitments.
- Alignment with, and acceptance of Mater’s Catholic identity and Mercy mission.

Applications are invited from experienced Board directors who have had a medical, nursing, allied health, healthcare executive, clinical regulatory, patient safety or quality background. Professionals with substantial clinical governance capability gained outside clinical practice are also encouraged to express interest. An understanding of the Federal and State healthcare environment, regulations and stakeholder networks will be valuable. Experience in organisational growth, transformation or integration, and potential for future committee or Board leadership, will be well regarded.

Location and commitment

Candidates who bring diverse perspectives, professional backgrounds and lived experience are particularly encouraged to apply. Interstate candidates will be considered where they can demonstrate availability to attend in person meetings in Brisbane and regional Queensland.

The commitment required is approximately 3 days per month in physical attendance, for the 9 Board and 6 governance sub-committee meetings and annual strategy planning session, with additional time spent in preparation to be able to proactively participate in meetings. Independence, competing interests and existing commitments will be assessed.

This is a paid Board position in line with market expectations.

For a confidential discussion, contact Peter Murphy, Director, C3Talent on [0429 703 234](tel:0429 703 234).

To apply please forward a concise document outlining your Board experience and relevant clinical governance contributions by 5pm on Monday 26th October quoting reference number 1471063.

📌 Non Executive Director - Clinical Governance (Brisbane)
🏢 C3Talent
📍 Brisbane