About the role

Mater has an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Administration Officer to join the Inpatients Administration Team as a part-time Ward Clerk at Mater Private Hospital.

This is a permanent part-time role (56 hours per fortnight), working a variety of day shifts from 6:30am – 3:00pm, along with every second Saturday from 8:00am – 12:00pm.

With flexibility in your availability, there may also be opportunities to pick up additional shifts.

Your strong organisational skills and previous experience will see you become an integral part of a team committed to delivering outstanding care and improving patient experiences and outcomes.

Salary range: $39.79 - $44.25 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

Key Accountabilities and experience required for this role include but are not limited to:

• Manage, organize, and provide confidential administrative support to the various wards 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

The successful candidate will possess:

• High level customer service, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide efficient and effective administrative 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 high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively within busy, demanding, fast paced environments

While previous experience in a similar role is not mandatory, previous administration experience within a healthcare environment will be very highly regarded.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Mater professional Administration Services Team who provide exceptional care and service to our patients.

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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Sunday 10th May 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. 

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