About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane is seeking a dedicated Assistant in Nursing – Perioperative Service, working part-time (32 hours per week) in a permanent position within our dynamic and fast-paced procedural environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to support high-quality patient care across the perioperative service, with a primary focus on safe and effective endoscopy scope reprocessing. Join a collaborative team committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and living the Mater Mission every day.

Salary range: $32.20 - $36.35 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

In this vital support role, you will ensure the safe, timely and effective reprocessing of reusable medical devices used within Mater’s perioperative and endoscopy services.

• Carry out cleaning, disinfecting and sterilisation tasks in line with Mater policies, AS5369 and accepted infection-prevention principles.
• Accurately identify devices, use appropriate agents and follow correct reprocessing procedures.
• Communicate effectively with the Nurse Manager, Team Leader and wider perioperative team to meet urgent operational needs.
• Contribute to audits, continuous quality improvement initiatives, and maintain a strong focus on safety, PPE use and hazard reporting.

About you

You will be a reliable, team-focused individual who thrives in a high-standards clinical environment and is committed to supporting surgical and procedural services through safe scope processing.

You will also have:

• Certificate in Sterilising Technology (or working toward completion).
• Demonstrated experience in scope processing within a hospital or large organisation.
• Sound understanding of contemporary sterilisation and reprocessing practices and AS5369.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• A commitment to quality improvement, patient safety, and Mater’s Mission & Values.
• Understanding of WHS requirements and consistent use of PPE.
• Year 10 Certificate or equivalent.
• Flexibility to work across a rotating roster.

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 Sunday 11th January 2026. 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.

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