Mater Education

What Mater Education does

Mater Education Ltd is a Queensland-based, hospital-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5210) established in 1998 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Mater Misericordiae Ltd (Mater Group). It delivers vocational and professional healthcare education across six Queensland campuses (Brisbane, Springfield, Townsville, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, and Redland), serving aspiring healthcare workers, current professionals seeking continuing development, high school students, and healthcare organizations purchasing workplace training.

The product portfolio includes career-entry qualifications (Diploma of Nursing HLT54121, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115, Certificate III in Pathology Collection HLT37215, Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43021), schools-based programs (VETIS, High School Health Adventure), essential healthcare training (First Aid, CPR), and a professional development suite (Advanced Life Support, Central Venous Access Devices, Clinical Skills Refresher, OptiSim, High Value Conversations, Leadership Roundtable, Open Disclosure Workshop). Delivery combines a Virtual Learning Environment for theory, world-class clinical simulation facilities, and workplace placements across the Mater hospital network.

Revenue is generated through tuition fees (full-fee tiers of A$4,490–A$7,990), Commonwealth Government funding (VET Student Loans and Prac Payments of A$338.60/week for Diploma of Nursing students during placements), Queensland Government subsidized training through the Career Start program (concessional co-contributions as low as A$375), and customized workplace training services. Mater Education is accredited by ASQA and ANMAC, and recognized as Queensland's only hospital-based RTO—a structural advantage that leverages the parent Mater Group's clinical infrastructure.

Name

Mater Education

Legal name

Mater Education Ltd

Website

https://matereducation.qld.edu.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Mater Education is Queensland's only hospital-based Registered Training Organisation, delivering vocational healthcare education including Diploma of Nursing and Certificate programs across six Queensland campuses, serving aspiring healthcare workers, current professionals, high school students, and healthcare organizations.

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Product category

Healthcare Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Schools of Nursing (EDAHAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH), Technical Community Colleges (Applied/CTE-Focused) (EDAHADAD), Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF)

Keywords

• Vocational healthcare training
• Nursing education programs
• Clinical simulation training
• Hospital-based RTO
• Allied health certificates

Headquarters

HQ city

Newstead, Queensland

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Course tuition fees charged to students for vocational education and training programs including diplomas and certificates in healthcare
2. Commonwealth Government Funding: VET Student Loans (VETSL) for eligible domestic students; Commonwealth Prac Payment of $338.60/week for eligible Diploma of Nursing students during mandatory placements
3. State Government Subsidized Training: Queensland Government Career Start program providing subsidized training places for eligible students
4. Professional Development Services: Customized workplace training programs for organizations including High Value Conversations and other professional development courses

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Mater Education is Queensland's only hospital-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO), delivering vocational education and training programs for healthcare careers. Core offerings include the Diploma of Nursing, Certificate III/IV programs in aged care, allied health assistance, dental assisting, pathology collection, sterilisation services, and individual support, alongside professional development short courses and tailored workplace solutions for healthcare organisations. Students learn within a real hospital environment, with clinical placements undertaken within Mater facilities.

Product overview

Mater Education is Queensland's only hospital-based Registered Training Organisation (RTO 5210), offering a comprehensive portfolio of healthcare education programs. The portfolio includes career-entry qualifications (Diploma of Nursing HLT54121, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance HLT33115, Certificate III in Pathology Collection HLT37215, Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance HLT43021), vocational training for high school students (VETIS, High School Health Adventure), essential healthcare training (First Aid, CPR), and professional development courses (Advanced Life Support, Central Venous Access Devices, Vaginal Surgical Skills). Additionally, the organization offers workplace solutions including High Value Conversations (communication training) and leadership development programs. All programs combine theoretical study with hands-on simulation learning and workplace placements across Mater's hospital facilities in Brisbane, Springfield, Townsville, Bundaberg, Rockhampton, and Redland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• High Value Conversations: Award-winning, evidence-based communication program that equips individuals and teams with practical tools to communicate with curiosity, respect and helpfulness.
• OptiSim

Products and services

• Diploma of Nursing A nationally recognised vocational qualification preparing students for registration as anEnrolled Nurse, delivered through a blend of on-campus theory, simulation, and clinical placements within Mater hospitals. Designed for individuals seeking entry into the nursing profession.
• Certificate III in Individual Support Entry-level qualification for workers providing person-centred support to older people and people with disability, delivered as part of Mater Education's aged care and community services training pathways.
• Certificate IV in Ageing Support A qualification for those seeking team leader or supervisory roles in aged care settings, building on Certificate III foundations to develop higher-order care coordination and supervisory skills.
• Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance Prepares students to work as allied health assistants supporting physiotherapists, occupational therapists, and other allied health professionals in clinical settings.
• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance Advanced qualification for allied health assistants, enabling greater responsibility in therapeutic and program support roles within healthcare settings.
• Certificate III in Dental Assisting Vocational qualification preparing students for clinical and administrative support roles within dental practices, including chairside assistance and infection control.
• Certificate III in Pathology Collection Provides training in venepuncture and pathology specimen collection procedures for employment in pathology laboratories and collection centres.
• Certificate III in Sterilisation Services Trains students to perform cleaning, disinfection, and sterilisation of reusable medical devices in hospital sterilisation departments and healthcare facilities.
• Professional Development Short Courses Short-duration continuing education courses designed for current healthcare workers seeking to refresh skills, meet CPD requirements, or learn new techniques.
• Workplace Solutions Customised training programs delivered to healthcare employers, including tailored vocational education, staff upskilling, and workforce development solutions delivered on-site or co-designed with the employer's needs.
• High Value Conversations Program A workplace-focused program designed to build high-value communication and leadership skills among healthcare staff, often delivered as part of the workplace solutions portfolio.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students qualified to work as Enrolled Nurses, Therapy Assistants, Physiotherapy Assistants, Pathology Collectors, and Hospital Assistants
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Mater PathologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMater Pathology serves as the primary placement partner for Certificate III in Pathology Collection students. Students complete minimum 35 hours of workplace experience at major pathology providers including Mater Pathology, gaining hands-on clinical experience in real healthcare settings.
• Australian UniversitiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMater Education has partnerships with Australian universities enabling graduates to enrol via direct entry pathways. Most universities offer 80 credit points towards a Bachelor of Nursing Degree, facilitating seamless transition to higher education.
• Queensland Government - Department of Trade, Employment and Training (DTET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerQueensland Government's Career Start program provides subsidized training places for eligible students. Career Start is a core funded vocational education and training program managed by DTET, enabling access to up to two funded training places.
• Queensland Hospitals NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical placement partnerships across Mater's hospitals in Brisbane, Springfield, Townsville, Bundaberg, Mackay, Redland and Rockhampton. Students undertake workplace experience placements in supportive environments across these facilities.
• Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)coreOthersRegulatory partnership for Diploma of Nursing graduates who must register with AHPRA/NMBA as Enrolled Nurses. Mater Education is an approved education provider by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC).

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Open Colleges: One of Australia's largest private online RTOs offering Certificate III/IV in Health Services Assistance, Allied Health Assistance, and pathology-related qualifications. Open Colleges competes with Mater Education for the same career-entry student demographic, with a stronger online/distance-learning delivery model.
• TAFE Queensland: Queensland's largest public vocational education and training provider, offering Diploma of Nursing, Certificate III/IV qualifications in health services assistance, allied health assistance, and pathology collection across multiple campuses. Mater Education competes directly with TAFE Queensland for the same student segments, government funding, and clinical placement partners in the state.
• Institute of Health and Nursing Australia (IHNA): Private Australian RTO offering Diploma of Nursing, Certificate III/IV healthcare qualifications, and professional development courses for healthcare workers. IHNA competes directly with Mater Education in the private healthcare VET segment and is similarly focused on career-entry nursing and allied health training.
• Hader Institute of Education: Private Australian RTO specialising in nursing and healthcare vocational programs, including Diploma of Nursing and aged care certificates. Hader operates nationally and competes directly with Mater Education for career-entry healthcare students and Commonwealth VET Student Loan-funded enrolments.
• Central Queensland University (CQUniversity): Public university with TAFE division offering Diploma of Nursing, Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, and allied health qualifications across Queensland campuses including Rockhampton and Bundaberg. Mater Education competes head-to-head with CQUniversity in regional Queensland markets for healthcare vocational students and university pathway aspirants.

Emerging players

• Endeavour College of Natural Health: Private Australian higher education provider focused on health and wellness qualifications, including allied health and complementary medicine programs. While focused on different sub-disciplines, Endeavour overlaps with Mater Education's allied health training segment and competes for the same healthcare career entrant demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Australian College of Nursing (ACN): National professional body for nursing offering continuing professional development, postgraduate education, and specialty certifications. ACN is an accredited education provider Mater Education partners with and competes against in the upskilling and CPD segment for working nurses.
• James Cook University: Public university with campuses in Townsville and Cairns offering Bachelor of Nursing, allied health, and postgraduate health programs. James Cook competes with Mater Education in Townsville specifically (where Mater also operates) and serves as an alternative articulation pathway for nursing students.
• Griffith University: Queensland-based public university offering undergraduate and postgraduate nursing, allied health, and health sciences degrees. Griffith is a competitor for university-bound students and is also one of Mater Education's articulation partners for Bachelor of Nursing pathways.

Others

• Mater Health: Sister entity within the Mater Group operating the hospital network across Queensland. Mater Health provides Mater Education's clinical placement capacity and is a strategic partner rather than direct competitor, but governance, capital, and operational decisions are interlinked.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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