About the role
Mater Centre for Neurosciences is currently seeking applications for an Epilepsy Fellow or Senior Epilepsy Fellow to join the Neurology and Epilepsy team on a full time, 12-month fixed term. This position is based at the Mater Centre for Neurosciences, Mater Hospital, South Brisbane campus. This position is ideal for a neurology trainee or a post-FRACP neurologist seeking sub-specialty training in epileptology and training in EEG interpretation (level 2 or 3, depending upon prior experience). For those with suitable prior Epilepsy sub-specialty experience, a Senior Epilepsy Fellow position may be offered.
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
The Mater Epilepsy Unit comprises a team of 5 epileptologists, led by Prof. Aileen McGonigal as Clinical Director and 4 Neurophysiology/EEG technologists. Facilities include 4 video-EEG monitoring beds and an outpatient and ambulatory EEG service. The Fellow will receive training in outpatient and inpatient care of adult epilepsy patients, with an emphasis on refractory focal epilepsy and presurgical evaluation. The Fellow will develop expertise in EEG and video-EEG interpretation and will have the opportunity to gain experience in stereo-EEG methodology. The multi-disciplinary nature of epilepsy care and presurgical evaluation will be emphasised. There are regular clinical case discussions including input from colleagues in psychiatry, neuropsychology, clinical psychology, speech and language pathology, neurosurgery, neuroradiology, paediatric neurology and a dedicated Epilepsy nurse team.
Mater Centre for Neurosciences also includes neurologists with specialised interests in
Neuroimmunology, multiple sclerosis, cognitive neurology, neuromuscular diseases, and the largest, most diversely skilled group of neurosurgeons in the state.
The Epilepsy Fellow will have the opportunity to participate in the weekly general neurology clinical meeting, journal club, neuroradiology meeting and medical grand rounds as well as attendance at Brain School. The Fellow is encouraged to attend relevant national and international meetings e.g., Epilepsy Society of Australia, ANZAN.
About you
To be considered for this role, the successful applicant will have:
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 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.
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater #GETBETTERWITHMATER
For more information regarding the role, please contact Aileen McGonigal on a.mcgonigal@uq.edu.au
Applications close Friday the 5th of June 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
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.
We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.
With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.
We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.
When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.
In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.
