About the role

The Mater Private Hospital Mackay Perioperative Department is searching for an experienced, enthusiastic and energetic Assistant in Nursing to work within our Centralised Sterile Services Department (CSSD) on a permanent part-time 32 hours per week basis. Flexibility is required as you will be required to work a range of shifts Monday to Saturday plus participate in the on-call roster.

Salary range: $35.92 - $36.97 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 will support the theatre and CSSD team in activities that ensure the provision of a safe and efficient sterilising service. You will also participate in hospital quality management systems in the unit to ensure a continuous improvement focus. Your enthusiasm and skills will see you seamlessly integrate into this outstanding team, assisting to provide an exceptional level of care and to hit-the-ground-running.

• Decontamination & Assembly: Manual and automated cleaning, inspection, and packing of surgical trays and specialised equipment’s
• System Tracking: Accurate documentation and data entry using electronic tracking systems (T-Doc) to manage the instrument lifecycle
• Sterilization: Operating autoclaves and monitoring sterilization cycles in line with Best Practice
• Specialised Processing: Handling loan set processing and endoscope reprocessing (desirable)
• Quality & Safety: Engaging with Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, and WHS systems

About you

• Must hold or be currently enrolled in a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (Mandatory)
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing for long periods, pushing heavy trolleys, and lifting instrument trays (up to 10kg)
• Proficiency in computer skills and experience navigating digital instrument tracking software
• Proven knowledge in undertaking sterile services functions at an operational level within a hospital or large organization
• An understanding of and commitment to the Mater Mission and Values, applying them practically within the department
• Effective interpersonal skills to collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and engage with service partners
• Experience in Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) issues and a commitment to Best Practice systems

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, and at Mater Private Hospital Mackay, we keep things personal and local. From our beginnings in 1927 to our modern 105-bed campus on the banks of the Pioneer River, we’ve grown with our community, combining advanced technology, including robotic-assisted surgery and the region’s first da Vinci surgical system, with genuine, compassionate care.

Here, we are proud to be a community-based hospital, 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 Mackay, you’ll be part of a supportive and values-led team where innovation, compassion and high-quality care are at the heart of everything we do.

• 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
• 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 May 13 –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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