Springfield is gearing up for a major boost to its healthcare workforce as Mater Hospital Springfield launches a statewide search for 500 new nurses. The hospital, set to open early next year, will be Mater’s first new public hospital in more than 60 years, bringing vital services to the Ipswich, Logan, and Greater Brisbane regions.
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The new nine‑storey facility will sit adjacent to the existing Mater Private Hospital Springfield and, once open, is expected to treat more than 200,000 patients annually from the Ipswich, Logan and Greater Brisbane regions.
The hospital will offer a suite of services including an Emergency Department, an Intensive Care Unit, 10 operating theatres, and a full maternity service. When fully operational, it is slated to employ in excess of 1,000 clinical and support staff.
The recruitment drive for 500 nurses has already generated substantial interest. Mater reports receiving over 1,000 expressions of interest so far, yet the call remains open — applications close February 2026. Mater Private Hospital Springfield’s Director of Clinical Services, Tilana Van Deventer, said the hospital is seeking compassionate, committed people to join the Mater team. She also described Springfield as a community well‑suited to work and life for nurses.
For newly graduated nurses, the hospital offers the prospect of working in a modern, purpose‑built environment. Nurses who recently completed the graduate program at Mater Private Hospital Springfield spoke of the deep satisfaction that comes from helping patients recover, and highlighted that personal qualities such as empathy and compassion are central to nursing, alongside skills that can be learned on the job.
The hospital project carries a price tag of $393 million, funded by Queensland,, with Mater contributing the $26 million site. Once completed, the hospital’s services are intended to relieve pressure on existing hospitals in the region, ensuring families have access to local, high‑quality public care rather than travelling to Brisbane or Ipswich.
The new hospital will join the existing Mater Private Hospital Springfield, which continues to operate while the public hospital is constructed. Staff at the private hospital recently marked International Nurses Day, a moment that underscores the depth of existing nursing capacity in Springfield. As the public hospital prepares to open in early 2026, its leadership hopes to build on the supportive, patient‑centred culture already present.
Mater encourages prospective nurses to submit their expressions of interest soon, emphasising that the hospital is looking for staff who combine professional competence with compassion and teamwork. The goal is to have the hospital staffed and ready in time for its staged opening in early 2026.
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For nurses seeking to start or advance their careers, and to contribute to a growing community, Mater Hospital Springfield represents a significant opportunity. The combination of a brand‑new facility and a clear commitment to public healthcare could make it an attractive workplace for those passionate about patient care.
Applications close February 2026. Interested candidates can submit their expressions of interest online via the Mater website.
Published 28-November-2025
