About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane is seeking motivated and reliable Orderlies to join our team on a full time or part time basis. As an Orderly, you'll play an essential behind-the-scenes role in supporting the safe, efficient operation of one of Queensland's leading hospitals.

Working alongside clinical and support teams, you'll help ensure patients receive timely care while contributing to a positive experience for patients, visitors and staff every day. The role involves patient transport, ward support, housekeeping and responding to the changing needs of a busy healthcare environment.

Salary range: $32.03 - $34.53 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

As an important member of our Clinical Support Services team, you'll provide practical support that keeps hospital services running smoothly. You will:

- Safely transport patients throughout the hospital using wheelchairs, beds, trolleys and other approved equipment.
- Assist nursing and clinical staff with patient handling, transfers, mobilisation and other non-clinical support tasks.
- Support ward operations through linen, waste and equipment management.
- Respond promptly to emergency situations, including fire, trauma and other hospital codes.
- Exchange beds, replace medical gas cylinders and complete general ward support duties.
- Safely operate internal patient transport vehicles where required.
- Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming setting for patients, visitors and staff.
- Work collaboratively across departments while adapting to changing operational priorities.

About you You are a dependable,



physically capable and customer-focused team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You remain calm under pressure, take pride in delivering excellent service and are committed to supporting safe, high-quality patient care. You will bring:

- Current manual driver's licence (mandatory).
- Previous experience in a hospital, healthcare, hospitality or service environment is highly regarded.
- Certificate III in Health Support Services (desirable).
- Demonstrated ability to perform physically demanding work safely and effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a genuine patient-first approach.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Sound judgement, reliability and the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Commitment to workplace safety, infection prevention and following established policies and procedures.

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 Monday, 24th August 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.

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

📌 Orderly (Queensland)
🏢 Mater Group
📍 Queensland