Allied Health Assistant

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg is seeking Allied Health Assistants' to join our Allied Health team on a casual basis.

The Allied Health Assistant works as a member of a multidisciplinary team by carrying out clinical support tasks delegated under the direct or indirect supervision of an Allied Health professional.  The position supports the delivery of clinical services across the hospital by performing delegated roles within medical, surgical and rehabilitation wards including administrative support as required.

Mater Private Hospital Bundaberg has been caring for the people of Bundaberg and surrounds since 1946. Our 59-bed facility is dedicated to supporting our community to live happy and healthy lives. The Allied Health team manage a clinical load including inpatient medical, orthopaedic, surgical, rehabilitation and palliative patients, and are involved in pre-admission and post-operative management of elective orthopaedic patients.

Salary range: $34.87 - $36.55 per hour plus casual loading plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Deliver patient care under the direction of Allied Health professionals including group and individual sessions
• Contribute to patient records according to organisational guidelines and legal requirements
• Maintain unit equipment and stock including coordination of the purchase and trial of equipment, maintenance of stock levels, cleaning and maintenance of treatment areas including reporting and following up faults
• Assist with personal care, patient handing and transport of patients
• Administrative assistant duties as required

About you

• Relevant qualification (i.e. Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent) or willingness to work towards a relevant qualification.
• 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
• Excellent standard of customer service.
• 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, free 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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Tuesday 12th May 2026 –please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.

Direct applications only — we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‑employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).

Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage. 

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