About the role
Mater Health is seeking an experienced Administration Team Leader in a permanent full time basis to lead the delivery of exceptional administrative services within Catherine's House and across Mater Young Adults Services and Mental Health Services.
This role is pivotal in ensuring an outstanding patient, family and clinician experience—balancing day to day operations with continuous improvement, team leadership and alignment to service and organisational objectives.
Salary range: $***** - $***** 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
You'll lead a high-performing administration team, optimise systems and resources, strengthen stakeholder relationships, and drive operational and financial efficiency—all while upholding Mater's Mission, Values, and behavioural standards.
Lead, coach and support the administration team
Oversee workflows, rostering, onboarding and performance management
Build effective relationships with clinical and non-clinical teams
Coordinate priorities and improve administration systems and processes
Ensure compliance, data quality, safety and service efficiency
Contribute to budgeting, financial sustainability and service optimisation
Support change management and improvement initiatives across the service
About you
You will bring strong leadership capability, excellent communication skills and experience in a complex health environment.
Experience in a busy clinical service (public or private mental health/complex care)




Prior administration management experience in healthcare
Strong systems skills and financial acumen
2+ years leading a large team in a health setting
Qualification in Business Administration (or similar)
Ability to lead teams and support staff performance
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to work flexibly under competing demands
High attention to detail and proficiency with practice management systems
A patient‐centred service approach
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 prospect to thrive while making a lasting impact.
Be part of something bigger.
Make your move with Mater.
#GetBetterWithMater
Applications close Sunday 8th November, **** – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date,
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.
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Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
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📌 Administration Team Leader - Catherine'S House (Brisbane)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Brisbane