About the role
Mater is seeking an experienced Administration Team Leader to join Mater Mothers Hospital Administration Team on a full-time, maximum term contract form the 13th of April 2026 till the 16th of May 2027.
This is an exciting opportunity to provide high-level business support while assisting in leading and coordinating a dynamic administration team that supports the Mater Mothers Leadership group. You will play a key role in driving operational excellence, fostering collaboration, and ensuring the delivery of efficient, high-quality administrative services.
Salary range: $44.96 - $51.73 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
Supporting operational excellence across Mater Mothers’ administration services, you will:
- Assist the Administration Manager in leading, mentoring and coordinating the administration team
- Oversee team rosters, workload allocation and coverage planning
- Develop training initiatives and champion best practice administrative processes
- Review and improve systems, procedures and operational workflows
- Act as a key point of contact for administrative matters and stakeholder support
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and lead approved initiatives
- Monitor performance standards and ensure service delivery meets business needs
- Support compliance, WHS obligations and quality frameworks
About you
You are an organised and proactive administrative leader who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You will bring:
- Demonstrated experience in administration leadership or team coordination
- Strong operational capability and process improvement experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Advanced digital proficiency and ability to quickly adapt to new systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Exceptional attention to detail with a practical, solutions-focused mindset
- Ability to manage competing priorities independently
- Vocational or tertiary qualification in business or management (highly regarded)
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality administrative support and contributing to operational excellence within a values-driven organisation, we would love to hear from you.
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 Thursday the 26th of 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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