Project Assistant

**Job no**: 501524
**Work type**: Fixed Term
**Location**: Springfield
**Categories**: Property & Development

**About the role**

Mater Development and Property is looking for a Project Assistant, Mater Hospital Springfield Stage 2 (MHS2). This maximum term (until 2026), full-time role will report to the Director, Operational Commissioning & FFE this role will be based at our Springfield project office.

**Salary range: $99,810 - $108,603 per annum (MCA5) **plus 11.5% superannuation and **access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900** + **access to many staff benefits

**What you’ll be doing**

The Project Assistant is responsible for the management of the Operational Readiness Project Team, including provision of high-level confidential administrative support to the General Manager MPHS/MHS2, the Director Operational Commissioning & FFE and other senior project team members.

The role is critical in ensuring the Operational Readiness Project Team runs effectively and efficiently, by supporting the team members and being a key contact and liaison point for internal and external stakeholders. Additionally, this role will coordinate the design and implementation of multiple key project deliverables including but not limited to, art and heritage, signage and wayfinding and transition planning activities. Building strong relationships, both internal and external to the team, will be necessary for the success of the role.

For more information specific to the role, please view the PD here - Project Assistant

**About you**

You will have previous experience in secretarial/administrative duties in a project environment.
- Previous experience working as part of or alongside a project team.
- Demonstrated understanding of project milestones and deliverables.
- Experience in maintaining project plans and documentation.
- Proficient keyboard/data entry skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint.
- Understanding and ability to develop skills in Adobe Acrobat (read and write capabilities).
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent written communication skills.
- Knowledge of or the ability to learn computer programs pertaining to the area i.e. Smartsheet, MS Visio, and MS Project.

**Why join us?**

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. **#MAKEYOURMATERMOVE**
- Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
- Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
- Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
- Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
- Access to on-site, discounted parking
- Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
- For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our _Reconciliation webpage_. _

**Advertised**: 11 Sep 2024 E. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 25 Sep 2024 E. Australia Standard Time