About the role

Mercy Linen Rockhampton is currently seeking applications for a Laundry Assistant to join the team in a casual position.

In this role, you will assist in providing a quality linen and healthcare cleaning service to customers, both internal and external, whilst maintaining a clean, safe and productive work environment.

Salary range: $31.24 - $33.68 per hour + 23% casual loading + 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

Specifically, you will:

• Under the direction of the Manager/Production Supervisors maintain workflow to achieve efficient operational outcomes both in the dirty and clean linen processing areas
• Separate and sort soiled and processed linen as required; e.g. sequence of linen maintenance; sorting/washing, drying, ironing, folding/stacking and linen pack out
• Operate industrial machinery in accordance with manufacturer instructions and facility procedure to avoid malfunctions and injury
• Receive and satisfy incoming orders
• Perform necessary administrative functions to validate completion of order
• Prepare transport containers for dispatch which includes the weighing, recording, and identifying of capsules
• Undertake continuous assessment of the linen throughout production to ensure quality output
• Clean and maintain work areas and associated plant and equipment as required
• Accept, adhere and promote Workplace Health and Safety requirements, appropriate standards and risk management guidelines to ensure health and safety obligations are met to maintain a safe working environment

About you

• To be successful in your application, you will ideally have:
• Previous experience in a similar Laundry or Linen role. Previous Healthcare cleaning highly advantageous but not essential.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills to work as a member of a multidisciplinary team or autonomously
• Demonstrated knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements.
• Moderate level of physical fitness to enable you to work on your feet all shift performing environmental cleaning duties including operating laundry machines.
• Reliable and friendly, collaborative team player.

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. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

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Applications close on Monday 18th September 2025 . Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.