About the role

Mater Private Hospital Mackay has an exciting opportunity for a hospital-wide Orderly to join their team in a permanent, Part-time (32 Hours) 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: $32.82 – $35.39per 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

• 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, 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 Friday the 22nd of May 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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