About the role

Mater’s Digital Technology and Information team currently have an exciting opportunity to join the team as an Automation Specialist in a fixed-term full-time capacity until 21st February 2027.

The Automation Specialist will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing robotic process automation solutions to streamline and enhance business workflows. This role involves collaborating with business stakeholders to analyse processes, identify automation opportunities and deploy scalable solutions.

This role reports to the Manager Digital Solutions.

Salary range: $62.72 – 67.20 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

• Develop DTI technical knowledge repositories ensuring they are in line with standards and regulations.
• Develop and designs solutions adhering to efficient change and release management for the delivery of digital solutions.
• Provide support to training and mentoring of team members on agreed standards, technology adoption and skill gaps.
• Apply problem-solving skills which may not be governed by policy, procedure, instructions or guidelines.
• Develops Enhance and contribute to automation frameworks including standards and policies.
• Maintain subject matter expertise in a body of knowledge of trends in technology in healthcare or other industries and share this with other team members.
• Implement continuous improvement activities and innovation identified.
• Manage multiple and changing priorities with sometimes conflicting deadlines.
• Use subject matter expertise when engaging with stakeholders as part of investigations and resolution of incidents identified in production.
• Contribute to design, build, test, deploy and maintain test & process automation solutions adhering to development standards and guidelines to achieve high quality business outcomes aligned to business goals and strategy.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or a relevant field (essential).
• 2–3 years of demonstrated experience as an Automation Developer, with strong hands-on experience in UiPath.
• Hands-on experience developing, supporting and maintaining automation solutions using UiPath Studio and UiPath Orchestrator.
• Strong understanding of UiPath frameworks, particularly REFramework, exception handling, logging and recovery mechanisms.
• Experience assessing business processes and identifying opportunities for automation and efficiency improvement.
• Experience migrating UiPath platforms from on-premises environments to UiPath Automation Cloud (desirable).
• Understanding of cloud architecture, security, authentication and governance within UiPath environments (desirable).
• Prior experience in the healthcare industry (desirable).
• Experience working in Agile, Kanban or Waterfall delivery environments.
• Knowledge of programming languages including VB, C#, .NET or Java, and technologies such as SQL, Azure DevOps, Jira and Confluence.
• Experience using source control tools such as GitHub, Azure Repos or Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of ITIL functions and BPMN/business process management (desirable).
• Experience developing reports using Power BI (desirable).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business and technical stakeholders.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 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 Tuesday the 1^st of September 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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