Allied Health Assistant

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking a dedicated Allied Health Assistant to join our Allied Health team. This casual position offers flexibility with weekday shifts (Monday to Friday), typically from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and the potential for additional hours based on operational needs—including occasional weekend shifts. For the right candidate, there may also be opportunities for a permanent part-time role in the near future.

Our Allied Health team operate out of both our Pimlico and Hyde Park campus, where you will work across both inpatient and outpatient patients as required.  Inpatient caseload may include; orthopaedics, surgical, intensive care, cardiothoracic care, medical and women's health.

Salary range: $34.02- $35.66 per hour plus 25% Casual Lading plus superannuation and access 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 Friday 12th December 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.

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