CHAMP at Home Care Assistant

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Work type: Fixed Term
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Other, Social Work, Assistants

About the role

Mater at Home is looking for a passionate CHAMP at Home Care Assistant to join the team on a Maximum Term Part-time position working 15 hours per week until June 2026. This position will be based at our South Brisbane campus.

CHAMP: Continuity of care by Health professionals attending Alcohol and drug problems and meeting Mothers' needs for Positive family outcomes.

The CHAMP at Home Care Assistant provides program support for the CHAMP at Home Clinical Care Coordinators within the CHAMP at Home service. CHAMP at Home provides six months postnatal support for parenting women who have identified substance misuse with varying psychosocial needs. The service works alongside women in a community based, outreach model providing clinical care and coordination.

You will have the following responsibilities:

• Work collaboratively with CHAMP at Home Clinical Care Coordinators, Mater midwives, Mater at Home clinicians and administrative staff to ensure effective and efficient service delivery for mothers referred to the CHAMP service.
• Assist CHAMP at Home Clinical Care Coordinators with administrative and operational program requirements.
• Complete progress notes, referrals and data entry in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure ongoing accurate data collection and assist with submission of quarterly and annual reporting requirements to funding body and government organisations.
• Participate in the development of practices, procedures and protocols within the CHAMP at Home model, as well as in the identification, development and implementation of quality and service improvement activities that enhance the delivery of CHAMP services and the Mater at Home program.
• Actively develop practice knowledge and expertise by engaging in ongoing professional development activities.

About you

You will demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience:

• Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent/similar certificates/qualifications
• Currently completing tertiary education in midwifery/nursing/social work - highly desirable
• Current QLD driving license
• Current Blue Card (Working with children and young people)
• Relevant experience in an AOD and/or mental health settings
• Experience working in support roles with antenatal and postnatal women
• Strong organisational skills, including ability to manage and coordinate a range of tasks and competing priorities
• The ability to work effectively both independently and within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal skills between clients, team members and external stakeholders

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 Wednesday 20 th August 2025. Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW

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.

Advertised: 06 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 20 Aug 2025 E. Australia Standard Time