Job no:
******
Work type:
Permanent
Location:
South Brisbane
Categories:
Theatre assistant
About the role
Mater Hospital Brisbane is seeking an
Operating Theatre Assistant
to join our
Perioperative Service
s team in
one permanent full-time and one permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) prospect.
Based at our
South Brisbane
campus, you'll be part of one of Queensland's leading tertiary hospitals, where our state-of-the-art operating theatres support a diverse range of surgical specialties and some of the state's most complex procedures.
Working alongside highly skilled multidisciplinary teams, you'll play an integral role in delivering safe, efficient theatre services while building your career in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.
As an Operating Theatre Assistant, you'll provide essential support to the perioperative team, ensuring operating theatres are prepared, maintained and ready to deliver safe, efficient surgical care.
Your responsibilities will include:
Prepare operating theatres and equipment for surgical procedures according to clinical requirements.
Assist with the safe manual handling and positioning of patients, equipment and supplies.
Clean and maintain operating theatres and equipment between procedures, following infection prevention and control standards.
Support surgical teams across adult, paediatric and obstetric operating theatres.
Work collaboratively with nurses, medical staff and fellow theatre assistants to ensure smooth theatre operations.
Contribute to a safe workplace by adhering to Workplace Health and Safety policies and organisational procedures.
Participate in mandatory education,



performance development and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
About you
You're a proactive and reliable team player who thrives in a fast-paced perioperative environment and is committed to delivering high-quality support that contributes to outstanding patient outcomes.
You will bring:
Demonstrated experience working as an Operating Theatre Assistant within a healthcare setting.
Certificate III in Health Care Support (Operating Theatre Practice), or equivalent, or willingness to obtain.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to prioritise competing tasks and remain organised in a dynamic clinical environment.
Sound understanding of infection prevention, workplace health and safety, and relevant legislation relating to the role.
Commitment to maintaining patient privacy, confidentiality and professional standards.
Alignment with Mater's mission, values and commitment to compassionate care.
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
Applications close: Wednesday 19 th August ****.
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.
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📌 Operating Theatre Assistant (Brisbane)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Brisbane