About the role

Mater Private Hospital South Brisbane are seeking a dedicated and experienced Social Work Assistant to join our passionate team. This maximum-term full-time contract (concluding June 2026) based out at our South Brisbane campus.

You will be joining a welcoming, friendly and professional team providing Social Work services across Mater Hospitals and will work closely with the multidisciplinary teams in varied caseloads. Our Social Work department has been nominated (Mater People’s Awards) two years in a row for leadership, innovation, and clinical excellence. You will be joining an established and welcoming team with a positive workplace culture.

Salary range: $34.02 - $35.66 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:

• Assist patients and families with paperwork, processes and referrals
• Provide patients with support, care and education resources
• Communicate and liaise with social workers, patients, family and carers, and other staff
• Liaise with external providers including community organisations, and government/non-government services
• Manage patient resources to support family wellbeing
• Attend and participate in departmental meetings, relevant professional development activities and mandatory education
• Undertake ongoing training and development activities as appropriate

About you

The successful candidate will have:

• Demonstrated experience in a similar role with clinical practice in allied health
• Proven ability to work autonomously in a complex and demanding work environment
• Effective communicator who works collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams, patients and carers to achieve optimal outcomes
• Proven organisation, prioritising and resourceful problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated computer and digital literacy skills
• Experience working in either a hospital, sub-acute, disability or community health (Desired)
• Certificate IV or Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or enrolment in a degree in Social Work (Desired)

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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on the 4th of November. 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.

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