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.

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 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
• Enhance your expertise and credentials with exclusive discounts on postgraduate certificates through our university partnerships
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on Friday 7^th March 2025. 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.