About the role 

Mater Private Hospital Mackay is seeking applications for an Orderly to join our team on a casual basis . This role will operate on a 7 day a week roster, including morning and afternoon shifts.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospital Orderly to support the safe, efficient, and respectful movement of patients, equipment, and supplies throughout the hospital. In this important frontline role, you will assist nursing and clinical teams, maintain a clean and safe environment, and contribute to high‑quality patient care every day. As a key member of our support services team, you will follow best‑practice safety, infection control, and patient handling procedures while helping keep our hospital functioning smoothly and effectively.

Salary range: $32.02 - $34.16 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 

• Safely lift, move, and transport patients using correct manual‑handling techniques and equipment.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment, following infection control and hospital cleaning standards.
• Handle, transport, and safely store equipment, furniture, and medical gases in line with hospital procedures.
• Provide basic patient care under nursing supervision and respond appropriately to emergencies, including giving basic first aid when required.
• Manage waste disposal and clean contaminated equipment according to policy.
• Assist clinical staff in speciality areas, including supporting sterile procedures and maintaining sterile fields.
• Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team and complete tasks assigned by the Team Leader or After Hours Nurse Manager.
• Participate in quality improvement activities, meetings, and accreditation processes.
• Undertake in‑charge responsibilities when delegated and contribute ideas that enhance patient care and service delivery.

About you 

•  An understanding of infection control procedures and safe work practices
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
• The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Good organisational and time‑management skills
• Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment is highly desirable
• Experience working in a patient‑facing or support‑services role

Why join us? 

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing. 

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. 

What’s in it for you? 

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways 
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs 
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay 
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance 
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts 
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets 
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters 

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. 

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater 

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.  

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.