About the role

Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking an experienced and motivated Allied Health Assistant to work with the Physiotherapy Department in a full-time, maximum term, maternity leave coverage until October 2027. 

The Physiotherapy team supports public and private patients across the co-located Mater Hospital Springfield and Mater Private Hospital Springfield, delivering care across diverse specialty areas including medical, surgical, rehabilitation, ICU, maternity, and outpatients.

As an Allied Health Assistant working in the Physiotherapy Department, you will support the delivery of high quality, patient-centred Physiotherapy care under the guidance and delegation of a Physiotherapist.  You will play a key role in assisting with patient programs, treatments, and rehabilitation, ensuring a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for patients and the team.

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

• Working within agreed care plans, manage a caseload of delegated patients and provide a defined range of clinical screening assessments and treatments as prescribed and delegated by clinicians.
• Document in patient records and provide feedback to delegating clinician on session outcomes and changes to patient status.
• 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.
• Set up and maintain gyms, therapy rooms, equipment, resources and assistive devices, ensuring they are safe and available for individual and group programs.
• Develop and maintain clinical resources and patient education materials.
• Stocktake and order clinical equipment, supplies and consumables.
• Participate in the Allied Health Assistant rotation program (as relevant)
• Provide supervision, training and support to allied health assistant students and volunteers in the delivery of clinical services.
• Identify and contribute to the development and implementation of quality/service improvement activities to improve clinical services and patient outcomes.

About you

You are a motivated and compassionate Physiotherapy Assistant with a commitment to delivering evidence-based, patient-focused care in a collaborative team environment. You are keen to contribute to service improvement and a positive workplace culture.

• Experience in a similar role supporting allied health clinicians, ideally in a hospital setting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to engage effectively with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to work autonomously within a defined scope of practice and follow delegated instructions accurately.
• Effective prioritisation skills in an acute clinical setting, within a defined prioritisation scope.

Essential:

• Experience in an acute healthcare setting.
• Experience assisting with patient education and exercise programs.

Desirable:

• Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater 

Applications close Tuesday, 3rd November 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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