Job no:
Work type: Permanent
Location: South Brisbane
Categories: Theatre assistant

About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane is seeking a Theatre Orderly to join our Perioperative Service team in permanent full-time or permanent part-time opportunity.

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 a Theatre Orderly, 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 a Theatre Orderly within a healthcare setting.
- Certificate III in Health Care Support (Operating Theatre Practice), or equivalent, or willingness to obtain.
- Robust 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 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.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do.



You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What's in it for you?

- Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
- Professional development and learning through Mater Education, external partners 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

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Applications close Sunday, 4th October 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to

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.

Advertised: 21 Sep 2026 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Oct 2026 E. Australia Standard Time

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📌 Theatre Orderly (Brisbane City)
🏢 Mater Health Services
📍 Brisbane City