About the role

Mater Health Brisbane has an opportunity for an Administration Coordinator to join the team in a permanent full-time basis, 38 hours per week. This role will support the specialist clinic reception teams managing 25-30 staff across multiple reception spaces at South Brisbane.

Salary range: $54.57 - $59.38 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

• Recruit, onboard, lead, coach and provide regular feedback to new team members to promote a high performing team
• Manage and develop strategies to address issues, conflicts and facilitate a recognition and reward program within the team
• Coordinate and manage effective rostering within the work unit, ensuring correct skill mix and cover is provided in line with the appropriate Enterprise Agreement and budgetary constraints
• Responsible for coordinating the operational budget, resource assets and leave requirements for strong financial performance
• Manage compliance and risk, in part by ensuring direct reports fulfil mandatory and professional competency requirements, that audits are completed in a timely manner and endorsed recommendations implemented and that risks / incidents assigned to the administration unit receive prompt and effective action
• Manage and responsible for team operations in line with business requirements, exercise judgement and initiative in problem identification and resolution
• Apply lateral thinking to solve problems, identify alternatives, taking into consideration appropriate procedures, precedents, rules or guidelines

About you

• Possess a high level of knowledge and extensive experience in a complex administrative environment, particularly in healthcare, to provide specialised administrative support in a fast-paced setting
• Demonstrate proven experience in managing and leading a team, preferably within the medical / healthcare professions
• Experience working in patient facing roles would be highly favourable.
• High-level ability to balance conflicting demands efficiently within tight timeframes, demonstrating excellent time management and prioritisation skills
• Sound experience in change management with the ability to lead and implement change in line with best practice change processes, adapting to evolving requirements as necessary
• Sound ability to manage a team and autonomously make decisions, with strong collaboration skills ability to adapt to a changing 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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close on Thursday 5th March 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.

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

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