About the role

Mater has an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Senior Administration Officer to join the Inpatients Admin Team working Part-time as a ward clerk in the Mater Private Hospital.

This Senior Administration Officer role is a permanent part-time opportunity (32 hours per fortnight) and will see you working 630 – 1500 day shifts across Monday to Friday and every 2nd Saturday 800 – 1200 flexibility with days available will be an advantage. Opportunities for additional shifts will also be available.

Your experience and organisational skills will see you become an integral part of the team that is committed to delivering outstanding care and improving the experience and outcomes for patients.

Salary: $39.79 (MCA3) per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

Key Accountabilities and experience required for this role include but are not limited to:

• Manage, organize, and provide confidential administrative support to the department ensuring areas are efficiently managed, representing Mater with strong customer focus to staff, patients and visitors.
• Ability to respond competently in emergency situations, remaining calm and composed and to ‘think on your feet.’
• Performing administrative functions as required, in accordance with departmental policies and procedures working closely with the Nursing Unit Manager and Clinical Team
• Ensure effective, accurate and timely communications with staff and clients, communicating with sensitivity and discretion.
• Provide accurate data entry using various network-based information systems to effectively manage patient admissions, discharges, and transfers in a timely and accurate manner.
• Carry out other administration functions as directed by your Team Leader/Manager
• Exercise judgement where necessary to solve immediate problems in situations where precedents have not been set and procedures not defined.

About you

The successful candidate will possess:

• High level customer service, verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to provide efficient and effective administrative support in a timely and organised manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients, and visitors.
• Accurate data entry skills with a high-level proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to organise and prioritise work effectively within busy, demanding, fast paced environments.

While previous experience in a similar role is not mandatory, previous administration experience within a healthcare environment will be very highly regarded.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Mater professional Administration Services Team who provide exceptional care and service to our patients.

Applications close on Monday 30th June 2025. 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.