Operating Theatre Assistant

About the role

Mater Hospital Brisbane is seeking an Operating Theatre Assistant to join our Perioperative Services team in one permanent full-time and one permanent part-time (0.6 FTE) 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.

Salary range: $35.75 - $37.47 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 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.

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 Wednesday 19th 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).

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