About the role

Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast is seeking a Environmental Service Assistant to work within our Hospitality Services team. This position will be employed on a casual basis. Mater has finalised the strategic acquisition of Healthscope's Gold Coast Private Hospital, this is a significant milestone in Mater's commitment to delivering exceptional and compassionate care to Queensland communities.

Based at our Gold Coast Campus, this role will be part of our state-of-the-art 339 bed facility located in Southport. This facility was established in 2016 and offers a wide range of specialities across Emergency, Medical Services, Orthopaedics, Bariatrics, Neurosurgery, Plastics, ENT, General Surgery, Obstetrics, Cardiac Care and Oncology.

Salary range: $32.02 - $34.52 per hour plus casual loading and +

What you'll be doing

- Delivering high-quality housekeeping and cleaning services across patient wards, clinical, surgical, and emergency areas
- Maintaining best-practice hygiene and infection control standards, including high-touch point cleaning
- Using cleaning equipment, chemicals, and PPE safely and in line with policies and procedures
- Responding positively to changing priorities and supporting operational demands
- Communicating respectfully and compassionately with patients, families, and colleagues
- Contributing to a safe, organised, and professional hospital environment

About you

- A strong commitment to cleanliness, infection control, and workplace safety
- This role requires you to work across a 24-hour rotating roster
- High attention to detail with excellent time management and organisation skills
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- A respectful, compassionate approach when interacting with patients and visitors
- Willingness to complete mandatory training and follow Mater policies and standards
- Previous cleaning experience in a healthcare or hotel setting (desirable but not essential)
- Certificate III in Cleaning Operations (desirable but not essential)

Why join us?





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 , , and - 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 in office 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. . #GETBETTERWITHMATER

Applications close Wednesday 2nd September 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 secure, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our .

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

Advertised: 19 Aug 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 02 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

📌 Environmental Service Assistant (Gold Coast)
🏢 Mater
📍 Gold Coast