Mater Foundation are looking for a Direct Sales Specialist to join the team! This permanent, full-time role will be based at our Newstead campus.

This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of Mater Lotteries, while helping to deliver exceptional supporter experiences and drive positive outcomes for the broader Mater mission.

As the healthcare needs of Queenslanders grow, so does the role of Mater Foundation. 

Mater Foundation is an iconic Queensland fundraising and philanthropic institution, committed to providing exceptional care through health, education and research. It meets a profoundly satisfying mission to improve the health and wellbeing of our community and to continue the Mater tradition of care and compassion.

Mater Foundation helps to underpin an extensive network of hospitals across Queensland, a world-class research institute and a nationally accredited education provider.

Salary: Commensurate with experience plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

As a key member of the Lotteries team, the Direct Sales Specialist will provide support of the performance and continuous improvement of Mater Lotteries' direct sales channels, including face-to-face, retail, and telemarketing. Drawing on your sales knowledge and attention to detail, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and engaging supporter experiences that help drive revenue and program growth. You will achieve this by:

• Drive Channel Support & Execution – Assist with the coordination and delivery of day-to-day sales activities across face-to-face, retail, and telemarketing channels to ensure seamless and effective supporter engagement.
• Enhance Sales Efficiency – Use your direct sales knowledge to help improve scripts, processes, and customer interactions to boost conversion, operational efficiency, and campaign impact.
• Support Partners & Training – Contribute to the onboarding, training, and quality assurance to third-party sales teams to ensure brand alignment and high performance across all channels.
• Utilise Data to Inform Improvements – Monitor and report on sales activity, performance, and trends to identify opportunities, guide decision-making, and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure Compliance & Service Excellence – Help maintain high standards of customer service and compliance, supporting teams to uphold Mater’s brand values and meet regulatory requirements.

About you

Professional experience in a fast paced, high volume call centre would be highly regarded.

• Tertiary qualification in Business, Marketing or related discipline is desirable but not essential
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Telemarketing or Direct Sales operations
• Strong understanding of telemarketing operations and best practice
• Excellent communication, organisation, and presentation skills
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Basic understanding of systems, databases and list generation
• Ability to manage budgets and timelines accurately and effectively
• Strong understanding of the sales lifecycle
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including adapt at understanding and utilising metrics, data and reporting
• Understanding of contemporary computer programs, specifically MS office
• Knowledge of selling techniques as they apply to the Direct Sales channels

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.
• Access to health, end of trip and wellness facilities within our purpose-built corporate office in Newstead

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

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here –  Direct Sales Specialist.pdf

Applications close on 22 June 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.

This position will require some out of hours work from time to time such as attendance at fundraising events and community activities. The responsibilities associated with these events and activities are likely to be varied and of a broad nature.