Senior Administration Support Officer - Perioperative
About The Position
Mater Hospital Springfield is seeking an experienced and highly organised Senior Administration Support Officer to join our Perioperative Department in a full-time, permanent position. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting Nurse Unit Managers, departmental leaders and multidisciplinary teams within a fast-paced healthcare environment. Working at the heart of our Perioperative services, you will help ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the department while contributing to exceptional patient and staff experiences. Based at our Springfield campus, this role will be part of a landmark moment in Queensland healthcare at Mater Hospital Springfield — having recently opened in 2026. This state-of-the-art facility will meet the needs of the growing Greater Springfield region. With a mix of public and private beds across ICU, maternity, emergency and medical, surgical services, it’s set to care for over 200,000 patients annually.
Requirements
- Previous medical administration experience within a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Demonstrated experience providing senior administrative support to managers and multidisciplinary teams.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate records and data quality.
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills and experience using healthcare information systems.
- The ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team environment.
- A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
- A commitment to delivering exceptional patient, staff and stakeholder experiences.
Nice To Haves
- Exposure to perioperative or surgical hospital-based services (highly regarded).
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive administrative support to Nurse Unit Managers and departmental leaders.
- Coordinate diaries, meetings, agendas, and follow-up actions.
- Support workforce administration, including rostering processes, onboarding and orientation activities.
- Assist with bookings, admissions, patient communications and referral management.
- Maintain accurate records, databases and reporting systems while ensuring data integrity.
- Monitor and manage administrative workflows, prioritising tasks to support operational efficiency.
- Coordinate purchasing, maintenance requests and departmental resources as required.
- Assist with audits, compliance activities and quality improvement initiatives.
- Collaborate with stakeholders across the hospital to support service delivery and departmental objectives.
- Contribute to projects, process improvements and operational initiatives that enhance patient and staff outcomes.
Benefits
- Access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900
- Access to many staff benefits
- 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
- Unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
