The Mater Private Administration Service currently has a permanent, full time, (Monday – Friday, 8 hour shifts) Ward Clerk opportunity for an experienced Senior Administration Officer to join their team working on the Inpatient ward in the Mater Private Rehabilitation Unit, South Brisbane.

Salary range: $36.51 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

The purpose of this position is to provide exceptional administration support to maximize service delivery. The key accountabilities for the role include but are not limited to:

• Manage, organize and provide confidential administrative support to the department ensuring areas are efficiently managed, representing Mater with strong customer focus to staff, patients and visitors
• Ability to respond competently in emergency situations, remaining calm and composed and to ‘think on your feet’
• Performing administrative functions as required, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures working closely with the Nursing Unit Manager and Clinical Team
• Ensure effective, accurate and timely communications with staff and clients, communicating with sensitivity and discretion
• Provide accurate data entry using various network based information systems to effectively manage patient admissions, discharges and transfers in a timely and accurate manner
• Carry out other administration functions as directed by your Team Leader/Manager
• Exercise judgement where necessary to solve immediate problems in situations where precedents have not been set and procedures not defined

About you

To make this role your own, you will have:

• High level of customer service, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide efficient and effective administration support in a timely and organized manner
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and visitors
• Accurate data entry skills with a proficiency in Microsoft Office and departmental data bases and other software applications
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively within a busy, demanding and fast paced environment
• The ability to work independently and cohesively as a senior member of a successful team

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close Wednesday 2 October 2024. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.