Apply now Job no: 505338Work type: PermanentLocation: South BrisbaneCategories: Social Work
About the role
Mater Mothers' Hospital Brisbane currently has an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced, passionate Social Work Assistant to join our Mater Mothers' team in a permanent full-time role, based at the South Brisbane Campus.
You will be joining a welcoming, friendly and professional team providing Social Work services across Mater Mothers' Hospital and will work closely with the multidisciplinary teams in varied caseloads.
The Mater Mothers' Social Work team provides specialist services to inpatients and outpatients in the areas of Mother's, Babies and Women. You will work in partnership with the Social Workers assisting patients, their families and carers in dealing with the emotional, social and practical issues that arise in pregnancy and parenting. You will work across numerous clinical areas such as antenatal outpatient clinics, antenatal and postnatal inpatient wards, neonatal wards and women's health.
As a member of the Mater Mothers' Social Work Team, the Social Work Assistant undertakes a range of administrative and clinical support tasks under the delegation of the Team Leader and social workers, to contribute to patient care. Duties of the role include:
* Provide administrative and clinical support to MMH social work staff under a delegation model and prioritise these referrals appropriately
* Document in patient records and provide feedback to delegating social worker on outcomes and changes to patient status
* Providing education to patients on a defined range of topics, ordering and providing equipment for patients, assisting clinicians with clinical documentation preparation, assisting patients with applications to access government and community support and assisting with accessing transport services for patients
* Support patients and social workers with telehealth set up and troubleshooting
* Develop and maintain clinical resources and patient education materials
* Actively participate in professional and multidisciplinary teams and liaise with patients, their families/carers and external agencies to provide patient centred care
About you
The successful candidate will have:
* Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance OR enrolment in a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or equivalent human services degree.
* Demonstrated experience in a similar role with clinical practice in allied health
* Proven ability to work autonomously under a defined scope of delegated practice, in a complex and demanding work environment
* Effective communicator who works collaboratively with professional and multi-disciplinary teams, patients and carers to achieve optimal outcomes
* Proven organisation, prioritising and resourceful problem-solving skills
* Sound computer and digital literacy skills
* Experience working in either a hospital, sub-acute, disability or community health setting would be highly regarded
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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close on March 24th. 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.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Advertised: 10 Mar 2026 E. Australia Standard TimeApplications close: 24 Mar 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
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