Allied Health Assistant

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is currently looking for a dedicated Allied Health Assistant to join our Allied Health team. This casual position offers the flexibility of working Monday to Friday, with standard hours from 8AM to 4PM. There is also potential to increase hours based on operational needs, including the possibility of weekend shifts

Salary range: $34.02- $35.66 per hour plus 25% Casual Loading plus 12% superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits

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:

• A certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance desirable.
• 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.

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 Wednesday 9th September 2025. 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.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.