About the role

Mater Hospital has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Business Support Officer to join the team at South Brisbane on a maximum term contract November 2024 – January 2025, working full time 38 hours per week.

The Business Support Officer (BSO) plays a key role in the delivery of exceptional service to Mater patients, relatives and staff. The core function of the role is to support the daily administrative operational requirements of the ward/unit with a specific focus on operational efficiency.

Salary range: $36.54 - $40.81 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

This role will be a relief role, working to support multiple departments assisting with busier periods as well as assisting with leave. The relief BSO role is critical in our wider team and training would be provided across these areas. As a relief BSO, you will be able to understand the unique requirements of each department and address their needs effectively in collaboration with the primary whilst also working to assist with process alignment and documentation. This role is great for someone who enjoys variety and learning new things and isn’t afraid to ask questions.

• Ensure accurate data entry using appropriate electronic systems. 
• Exercise judgement and initiative within define procedures, precedents, guidelines, and instructions. 
• Support and assist other team members within the business as required. 
• Diary management 
• Assist with meetings / huddles / typing 
• Maintain and support areas specific spreadsheets / databases / calendar 
• Assist with preparation of correspondence and distribution 
• Updating databases / systems for departmental use 

About you

• High level of customer service, verbal and written communication skills 
• Demonstrated ability to provide efficient and effective administration support in a timely and organised manner 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients, and visitors 
• Ability to work autonomously
• Enjoys variety and learning new things
• Accurate data entry skills with a high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office and departmental data bases and other software applications 
• Qualifications, continuing education programs and experience may be used to demonstrate skill, knowledge and/or ability relevant to the position. 
• Minimum of 2-year experience working within a private practice highly desirable 

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close Sunday 27th October 2024. 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.

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.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.