About the role

Mater Mothers’ Hospitals, together with Mater Hospital South Brisbane Physiotherapy Team is currently seeking an experienced Administration/Physiotherapy Assistant to join their team on a permanent, part-time basis working 24 hours per week.

The Physiotherapy department at Mater Health provides a broad range of public and private health services with adults, women’s health, neonatology, children and adolescent services. This combined Administration and Assistant role consists of approximately 80% administrative and non-clinical responsibilities and 20% clinical work, with a primary focus on supporting the Mater Mothers and Pelvic Health team.

Operational Employees Level 3 Salary range: $34.02 - $35.66 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

Administrative & Non-Clinical Duties

• Utilize various software programs to extract, input, and manage data.
• Handle phone and email correspondence with patients.
• Manage stock orders, including clinical equipment, supplies, and consumables.
• Oversee daily timetables and group class schedules.
• Coordinate with administrative teams across multiple departments.
• Ensure the cleaning, restocking, and maintenance of physiotherapy equipment.
• Set up and pack down equipment for group classes.
• Maintain clinical resources and patient education materials.

Clinical Duties

• Facilitate Telehealth group education classes.
• Distribute educational materials to patients on the wards.
• Manage patient caseloads, conducting assessments and treatments as delegated.
• Document session outcomes, track changes in patient status, and provide feedback to the supervising practitioner.
• Assist with patient care, including therapy programs and education.
• Prepare and maintain therapy rooms, equipment, resources, and assistive devices.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives to enhance clinical services and patient outcomes.
• Engage in ongoing training and professional development to refine clinical skills and knowledge.

About you

• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with professionals, patients and carers
• Proficient in computer and digital literacy
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role and ability to work autonomously
• Certificate IV or Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance preferred

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 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.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on 14th May 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants 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.