About the role
Mater Private Hospital Brisbane is seeking a dedicated and motivated Orderly to join our Perioperative Services team in this full-time, permanent position.
Based within our modern, fast-paced operating theatres, this role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to exceptional patient care and support clinical teams delivering outstanding surgical services. You will play a vital part in maintaining a safe, efficient, and patient-centred environment, while living out the Mater mission and values each day.
Salary range: $34.87 - $36.55 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 role, you will support the safe, effective, and compassionate delivery of perioperative care through high-quality assistance to clinical teams, patients, and service partners.
Key responsibilities include:
- Providing timely and effective support to nursing and medical staff within the operating theatres
- Ensuring patient dignity, privacy, and comfort during all interactions and transfers
- Applying infection control principles and standard precautions in all tasks
- Maintaining a safe and secure environment by identifying hazards and adhering to WHS standards
- Monitoring, checking, and safely maintaining medical gases and oxygen cylinders
- Promoting teamwork, positive communication, and a supportive work culture
- Assisting with orientation, guidance, and support for new staff as required
- Undertaking other duties as directed by the Nurse Manager – Perioperative Services or senior nursing staff
- Participating actively in meetings, training, and relevant performance development activities
About you
You will be a reliable, proactive, and team-focused individual who is committed to supporting exceptional patient experiences and high-quality clinical care.
You will bring:
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills
- A genuine commitment to the Mater Mission, Values, and philosophy of care
- Ability to respond flexibly to changing departmental needs and workload priorities
- Understanding of infection control, workplace health and safety, and safe manual handling practices
- Demonstrated commitment to personal and professional development
- Knowledge of continuous quality improvement principles
- Previous healthcare or orderly experience (desirable but not essential)
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. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close Sunday 12th June 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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