Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking an experienced administrator/ patient services officer to join our dynamic Patient Services Department. In this role you will predominantly work within pre admissions, with the ability to pick up additional shifts across our teams. This casual position offers approximately 24–38 hours per week, with the need for someone who can reliably work a flexible roster. Shift times vary across the department and may fall anywhere between 5:45am and 10:00pm.

The Patient Services teams are accountable for the end-to-end patient journey. These key functions include theatre bookings/administration, patient registration, admissions and customer experience, ward reception, health records, and sessional suites.  

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 

About you 

To be successful in this role, you will possess: 

• Demonstrated ability to work methodically with speed, efficiency, and exceptional attention to detail in a time-pressured environment. 
• Proven experience working in an administrative role within a medical or hospital environment or extensive data entry experience. 
• Sound computer literacy and numeracy skills, well-developed keyboard skills, and familiarity with patient administration systems. 
• Sound written and verbal communication skills with internal and external stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills and ability to work under the direction of others in a multidisciplinary team environment.  

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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Friday 27th February 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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