About the role

Mater Private Hospital Mackay has an exciting opportunity for a hospital wide Orderly to join their team in a casual capacity.

The Orderly is responsible for transporting patients, specimens and equipment throughout the Hospital and assisting patients within the clinical setting to support clinical personnel. In this role you will gain exposure to all areas of the hospital with the opportunity for career progression.

Salary range:$31.24 - $33.68 per hour + 23% casual loading + 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

• Perform manual handling tasks as required i.e. turning, lifting, transferring patients as per Manual Handling Guidelines.
• Attend or assist to meet patient hygiene and care needs relevant to the clinical care area; e.g. showering, shaves for males, pre-operative site preparation (surgical clips), meals.
• Assist nursing and allied staff to meet physiotherapy/mobility needs of patients.
• Collect, store or dispose of general and recyclable waste in accordance with relevant standards, regulations and waste management Programs.
• Undertake other duties as directed by the afterhours Managers or Nurse Unit Managers.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following criteria:

• Effective interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in working with people in a diverse environment
• Must be flexible to work any shift type

Desirable:

• Certificate II in Health Services Assistance or equivalent
• Experience in a comparable position

This role presents an opportunity to join a dynamic and dedicated team.

Why join us?

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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

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Applications close on Tuesday 03^rd June 2025. 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.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.