About the role

Mater is currently seeking applications for Support Service Assistants to work within our housekeeping/orderly department on a permanent part-time basis 15.2 hours per week (2 vacancies) and permanent full-time basis (1 vacancy). These roles will be based at our Mater Springfield campus.

Please note the availability we require for the part time shifts are Thursday and Friday Night Shift, 7.36 hours. We will also require you to fill in for any sick or booked leave as required.
We are not offering alternative shifts at this time so please ensure when you apply that you are available Thursday and Friday for evening shifts.

Salary range: $31.24 - $33.68 per hour plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

The Support Services team is a welcoming and friendly team, consisting of many ages and cultures who work collaboratively in a variety of areas, including Housekeeping/Cleaning, Waste Services, Linen Services, Equipment Delivery/Collection/Orderly/Porterage Services.

The purpose of this role is to uphold our exemplary hygiene standards by providing high level cleaning duties, which includes theatre cleaning in addition to general area cleaning.

Please note, theatre cleaning can include the disposal of blood or bloodied material, and/or discarded theatre waste products.

About you

To ensure our new team member can hit the ground running and contribute immediately, you will have significant experience in Housekeeping/Cleaning or previous hospital cleaning roles.  Food services and Administration experience are not necessary to perform the role.

We are looking for flexibility in your approach and willingness to contribute to the overall success of MPHS, an eager contributor who can prioritise and organise your personal workload, whilst assisting your team to achieve goals.  As you will frequently be around patients, you will be an effective communicator with a friendly and approachable demeanour.

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

Applications close on Tuesday 15th July 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.