About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking a dedicated Allied Health Assistant to join our Allied Health team. This casual position offers flexibility with weekday shifts (Monday to Friday), typically from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and the potential for additional hours based on operational needs—including occasional weekend shifts. For the right candidate, there may also be opportunities for a permanent part-time role in the near future.

Our Allied Health team operate out of our Pimlico campus where you will work across both inpatient and outpatient patients as required.  Inpatient caseload may include; orthopaedics, surgical, intensive care, cardiothoracic care, medical and women’s health.

Salary range: $34.87 - $36.55 per hour plus Casual Lading plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

Key tasks in the role include:

• Provide excellent customer service to all incoming patients accessing Allied Health Services.
• Assist in delivery of therapy services and running group sessions devised by therapists.
• Monitoring and care of clinical equipment, therapy material, educational resources, and assist with equipment purchasing.
• Maintain designated clinical areas, facilities and equipment in a safe and clean condition.

About you

To be successful in your application, you will have:

• A certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance desirable.
• Advanced communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clients, carers and service providers and respond to competing demands.
• Flexibility – able to adapt to changing priorities throughout the day and maintain composure and an excellent standard of customer service at all times.
• Demonstrated experience working in a patient environment (with inpatients, day patients, or outpatients).
• Ability to actively participate in a team.
• High level of computer skills.
• Highly competent organisation and time management skills.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, and at Rockhampton, we keep things personal and local. Here, we are a community-based hospital, and it’s our people who make the difference.

Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton has been caring for the health and wellbeing of Central Queenslanders for more than 100 years. Since opening its doors in 1915 as the first Mater Misericordiae Hospital north of Brisbane, our hospital has built a proud legacy of compassionate care, innovation, and service. Today, we continue to honour that heritage while embracing the future of healthcare.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater Private Hospital Rockhampton, you’ll be part of a tight-knit and 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
• 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 Friday 17th July 2026–please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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