About the role 

Mater is looking for a Project Officer to join us in a full-time role until the end of July 2026. Based at our Springfield project office, with a focus on the exciting new Mater Hospital Springfield, this role is responsible for supporting the Operational Readiness Project Team to provide high-level support to the Director Operational Commissioning & FFE and other operational readiness project team members. The role is critical in ensuring the Operational Readiness Project Team runs effectively and efficiently, by supporting the team members and being a key contact and liaison point for internal and external stakeholders.

 Salary: $39.79 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 

You will be highly motivated and achievement and action oriented, to ensure the project priorities are achieved within resource and time limitations and achieve expected outcomes. 

• Project support to assist with change management, implementation planning and processes.
• Coordinate coding and receipting of invoices for the project.
• Maintain documentation of project specific internal processes.
• Assist in the coordination of Operational Commissioning planning including inputting all key tasks into programme and ensuring team are meeting targets.
• Assist with logistics planning and implementation for the installation and commissioning of all Group 3 Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FFE) under guidance of the FFE Project Team.
• Undertake filing, word processing, copying and binding documentation, ensuring a high standard of accuracy and adopting appropriate layout procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective records management and project systems within the office.
• Document control and distribution as required.
• Filing and Archiving of all project related Hard and Soft copy Reports, Drawings, Contracts, Certificates and other documents required for reference and retrieval.
• Establish and maintain effective records management and project systems within the office to ensure optimum administrative support to staff.
• Process project administration paperwork and track progress through system.
• Be proactive in problem solving, particularly where situations arise where there may not be precedents and set procedures have not been defined.
• Other duties as required by the General Manager of MPHS/MHS2 and the Director, Operational Commissioning & FFE.

About you

Ideally you will have experience in project support. You will also meet the below criteria:

• Proficient keyboard/data entry skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organisational and problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn computer programs pertaining to the area i.e. D365
• Valid Australian open driver’s license.

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 on 28 Jan 2026. 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.

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