About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane are seeking Operating Theatre Assistants (Orderlies) to join our Perioperative team in South Brisbane. The Operating Theatre Assistant is a part of the perioperative team delivering consistent, high-quality care to adult and obstetric patients undergoing surgery.

We are recruiting to positions in a permanent full-time capacity. This position supports our daily operations, and successful candidates need to be available for a 24/7 roster.

Salary range: $34.02 - $35.66 per hour plus 11.5% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

• Setting up the theatre for surgery with the required equipment
• Patient positioning and transfers
• Clean contaminated equipment and other used items as required
• General housekeeping duties e.g. cleaning beds, organising linen, restocking of equipment, and waste management

About you

To be successful in your application for this position:

Essential criteria

• Work as an active team member to support all work tasks
• Strong communication skills
• Commitment to ongoing service excellence
• Ability to prioritise and organise work with minimal supervision
• Available for a 24/7 roster

Desirable criteria

• Currently hold a Certificate III in Health Care Support (Operating Theatre Practice) or Certificate III in Health Services Assistance
• Minimum of two years previous experience in an Operating Theatre Assistant role would be highly desirable

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest and most innovative not-for-profit healthcare service, providing care for almost 700,000 patients a year across a network of 11 hospitals.

We are a leader in healthcare, education and research — and that’s because we employ exceptional people. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

• Via salary packaging arrangements, allocate some living expenses directly from your pre-taxable income and ultimately increase your take-home pay
• Access to package meal and entertainment expenses via salary packaging
• Access to leading education and professional development via Mater Education
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Discounts to local and national business/venues for Dining/Retail/Travel & Accommodation/Other
• Unlimited access to a multitude of discounted fitness facilities through Fitness Passport
• Access to on-site, discounted parking
• Discounted food and beverage at various campus cafés and coffee venues

Applications close on Monday 19th May 2025. Please note, we may contact applications 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.