About the role
Mater’s Digital Technology and Information team currently have an exciting opportunity to join the team as an Automation Specialist in a fixed-term full time capacity until 21st February 2027.
The Automation Specialist will be responsible for designing, developing and implementing robotic process automation solutions to streamline and enhance business workflows. This role involves collaborating with business stakeholders to analyse processes, identify automation opportunities and deploy scalable solutions.
This role reports to the Manager Digital Solutions.
Salary range: $62.74 - $67.20 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
- Develop DTI technical knowledge repositories ensuring they are in line with standards and regulations.
- Develop and designs solutions adhering to efficient change and release management for the delivery of digital solutions.
- Provide support to training and mentoring of team members on agreed standards, technology adoption and skill gaps.
- Apply problem-solving skills which may not be governed by policy, procedure, instructions or guidelines.
- Develops Enhance and contribute to automation frameworks including standards and policies.
- Maintain subject matter expertise in a body of knowledge of trends in technology in healthcare or other industries and share this with other team members.
- Implement continuous improvement activities and innovation identified.
- Manage multiple and changing priorities with sometimes conflicting deadlines.
- Use subject matter expertise when engaging with stakeholders as part of investigations and resolution of incidents identified in production.
- Contribute to design, build, test, deploy and maintain test & process automation solutions adhering to development standards and guidelines to achieve high quality business outcomes aligned to business goals and strategy.
About you
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, IT, or a relevant field (essential)
- 2 – 3 years of demonstrated experience as an Automation Developer
- Prior experience in the Health Industry (Desirable)
- Experience in designing and implementing organisational change and efficiency improvement initiatives (Desirable)
- Knowledge in ITIL functions
- Experienced working in Agile, Kanban, Waterfall delivery models
- Natural curiosity about external or internal customer processes and problems, and a drive with solving those problems effectively (Desirable)
- Experience in developing reports using Power BI (Desirable)
- Ability to program in various programming languages including – Python, VB, C#, .Net, Java, Python, VB
- Broad knowledge of current development tools and technologies (Middleware and integration software, SQL, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps etc)
- Experienced in using source control tools such as GitHub, Azure Repos, Bit Bucket
- Expert Strong levels of both written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Project or similar products
- Experience in developing process automation use cases with RPA tools - UiPath, Power Automate Desktop, Blue Prism, Automation Anywhere etc
- Experience in migrating UiPath platforms from on-premises environments to UiPath Automation Cloud. (Desirable)
- Understanding of cloud architecture, security, authentication, and governance within UiPath environments.(Desirable)
- Strong knowledge on business process management and BPMN nomenclature using tools such as Visio
- Broad knowledge of current development tools and technologies (Middleware and integration software, SQL, Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps etc) (Desirable)
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 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 21st July 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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