The Royal Children's Hospital

Senior Administration Officer

The Royal Children's Hospital  •  $40 - $44/hr  •  South Brisbane, AU (Onsite)  •  1 hour ago
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Job Description

About the role

Mater Mothers' Hospital is currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Administration Officer to join the team within the Women’s Health Clinics at Mater Mothers’ Hospital (including Maternal Fetal Medicine, Antenatal Clinic, Gynae Outpatients and Hatch Private Maternity).

Mater Senior Administration Officers are highly experienced in providing medical administration support, including using Patient Administration Systems, within hospital/healthcare environments.

This position is available on a permanent part-time basis, 32 hours per week. The successful applicant must have flexibility between the hours of 07:00am – 5:30pm.

Mater Mothers’ Hospital has an excellent reputation for providing quality and compassionate care to women and babies with complex complications in pregnancy, in accordance with the philosophy and tradition of the Sisters of Mercy. As the largest facility of its kind in the southern hemisphere, Mater Mothers’ are the busiest private maternity hospital in the country, and the largest provider of public-funded women’s health services in Queensland.

Salary range: $39.79 - $44.25 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

As a Senior Administration Officer and your role will involve but not limited to:

  • Providing exceptional customer service to all patients and clients
  • Management of referrals, waitlists and appointment scheduling, aligning with KPIs and reporting requirements and ensuring accurate data entry
  • Management of outpatient and inpatient billing, including bulk billing, Medicare ineligible billing and private billing
  • Handling all patient enquiries, including phone calls and emails, ensuring positive patient experiences at all interactions
  • Supporting clinical teams, ensuring smooth flow of daily clinics
  • Providing administrative support to clinic staff
  • Maintaining a high level of discretion and confidentiality, complying with administration and financial policy and procedure, maintaining accurate, current and accessible records

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

  • At least 3 years’ experience in providing high level administration. Experience working in a hospital setting is highly desirable
  • Highly developed time management and organisational skills
  • Strong computer and data entry skills including MS Office suite and hospital administration systems
  • Dynamic, positive and outcome focused
  • High level of customer service, verbal and written communication skills, including a demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and visitors
  • Ability to work both independently and cooperatively as part of the team

This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Mater professional Administration Services Team who is dedicated to providing exceptional care and service to our patients.

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

  • Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
  • Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
  • Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay
  • Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
  • Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
  • Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
  • A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Applications close 22nd October 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.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

The Royal Children's Hospital

About The Royal Children's Hospital

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) has been providing outstanding care for Victoria's children and their families for over 147 years.

We are the major specialist paediatric hospital in Victoria and our care extends to children from Tasmania, southern New South Wales and other states around Australia and overseas.

With a passionate, highly skilled and committed staff campus wide of over 5,000, we provide a full range of clinical services, tertiary care and health promotion and prevention programs for children and young people.

We are the designated state-wide major trauma centre for paediatrics in Victoria and a Nationally Funded Centre for cardiac and liver transplantation.

When it comes to training and research we partner with the very best. Our campus partners, the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute (MCRI) and The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, along with the RCH Foundation, are on site with the hospital in Parkville. Together, we are committed to improving the health outcomes for children today and in the future.

In 2016–17, more than 85,654 children attended our Emergency Department, 322,291 specialist clinic appointments were held which was almost 70,000 more than the previous year, more than 17,000 surgeries were performed and more than 48,552 children were admitted to our wards.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Parkville, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
org.au
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