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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 superannuation plus casual loading andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900+access to many staff benefits!

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?

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 cafes 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 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 preemployment 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.