Allied Health Assistant

Mater Group; Townsville City; Sur place; AUD 49 000 - 52 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking a dedicated Allied Health Assistant to join our Allied Health team in a casual role. Shifts are typically 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on weekdays with potential for extra hours and some weekend work.

Based at the Pimlico campus, you will support inpatient and outpatient services, assist therapy delivery, maintain equipment and contribute to a patient-centred care environment within a not-for-profit health network.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Advanced communication

Flexibility

Patient environment experience

Team participation

Computer skills

Organization & time management

Description du poste

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: $35.74 - $37.46 per hour plus 25% Casual Lading plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+ access to many staff benefits!

What you\'ll be doing

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:

• 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.

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
• 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 Friday 30th October 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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