About the role

Mater Advocacy and Protection Unit (MAP) currently has an exciting opportunity for a Social Work Assistant to join our Mater team. Based at the South Brisbane Campus, this position is a permanent and full-time opportunity.

You will be joining a welcoming, friendly and professional team providing Social Work services across Mater Hospitals state wide and will work closely with multidisciplinary teams in varied caseloads.

The MAP Unit provides integrated and specialised support to Mater people. Our purpose is to build capacity to recognise, respond, and refer children and adult patients at risk of, or experiencing violence, abuse, and neglect. This can include concerns relating to Child Protection, Domestic and Family Violence, Elder Abuse, and Sexual Assault. The MAP Unit provides clinical consultation, education and training, advice on policy and procedures, and stakeholder engagement. 

Salary range: $35.74 - $37.46 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

As a valued member of the team you will be delegated tasks to:

• Providing administrative support through the coordination of phone calls, email correspondence, calendar management and appointment scheduling. 
• Documentation support for patient records, meeting agenda and minutes, and follow up of actions register.  
• Recognise confidential and sensitive health information and adhere to legislation, policy and procedures on information management.
• Actively participate in training and development activities to further develop clinical knowledge and skills. 
• Manage yearly “awareness day” calendar i.e. Child protection week, Domestic and Family Violence Month, and World Social Work Day.
• Patient care may also include facilitating patient programs and group treatment sessions, providing education to patients on a defined range of topics, ordering and providing equipment for patients, assisting clinicians with clinical documentation preparation, assisting patients with applications to access government and community support and assisting with personal care, manual handling and transport of patients

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance OR enrolment in a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or equivalent human services degree (desirable)
• Effective communicator who works collaboratively with professional and multi-disciplinary teams, patients and carers to achieve optimal outcomes
• Proven organisation, prioritising, multi-tasking and resourceful problem-solving skills
• High level computer and digital literacy skills
• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with clinical practice in allied health is highly desirable
• Experience working in either a hospital, sub-acute, disability or community health setting would be highly regarded
• Proven ability to work autonomously under a defined scope of delegated practice, in a complex and demanding work 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 March17th. 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.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.