About the role
Mater Private Hospital Townsville is seeking applications for a casual Orderly to join our team and support our wards. This casual role operates on a rotating 24/7 roster, including morning, afternoon and night shifts.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Hospital Orderly to support the safe, efficient, and respectful movement of patients, equipment, and supplies throughout the hospital. In this important frontline role, you will assist nursing and clinical teams, maintain a clean and safe environment, and contribute to high‑quality patient care every day. As a key member of our support services team, you will follow best‑practice safety, infection control, and patient handling procedures while helping keep our hospital functioning smoothly and effectively.
Salary range: $32.02 - $34.52 per hour plus casual loading and weekend penalties plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you'll be doing
- Safely lift, move, and transport patients using correct manual‑handling techniques and equipment.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised environment, following infection control and hospital cleaning standards.
- Handle, transport, and safely store equipment, furniture, and medical gases in line with hospital procedures.
- Provide basic patient care under nursing supervision and respond appropriately to emergencies, including giving basic first aid when required.
- Manage waste disposal and clean contaminated equipment according to policy.
- Assist clinical staff in speciality areas, including supporting sterile procedures and maintaining sterile fields.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the healthcare team and complete tasks assigned by the Team Leader or After Hours Nurse Manager.
- Participate in quality improvement activities, meetings, and accreditation processes.
- Undertake in‑charge responsibilities when delegated and contribute ideas that enhance patient care and service delivery.
About You
- An understanding of infection control procedures and safe work practices
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution
- The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
- Good organisational and time‑management skills
- Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare environment is highly desirable
- Experience working in a patient‑facing or support‑services role
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 15th May 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.
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