About the role

Mater Pathology is currently inviting applications for casual Courier team members to join our team based at the South Brisbane Campus. This position may involve participation in a rotating roster across a 24-hour, 7-day schedule. The first courier run commences at 6:00am with services operating until 11:00pm Monday to Friday, and across weekends.

As a Mater Pathology Courier, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional customer service while ensuring the timely and secure transport of specimens during the pre-analytical stage. Your contribution directly supports the delivery of high-quality samples for testing, which is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective patient treatment.

Salary range: $31.24 - $33.68 (OO2) per hour plus Casual Loading plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!

What you'll be doing

• Receive assignments via navigational systems or telephone
• Collection of blood samples from Mater Pathology Collection Centre, Doctor Surgeries and Nursing Homes.
• Registration of samples using pre-analytical tracking system
• You will maintain equipment, consumables and work areas in a clean, safe and well-resourced state.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Deliver customer experience of a high standard by ensuring a professional appearance and positive personal interactions.
• Promoting the philosophy of health care and values of Mater Health Service
• Providing excellent patient care and a strong commitment to customer service
• Maintaining quality of service as per ISO 17025 accreditation and AS/NZS ISO/9001 2000 standards

About you

• A valid Open Queensland Driving License with a clean driving history
• A good understanding of traffic patterns
• Availability for AM, PM and week-end shifts
• Be punctual, reliable and trustworthy
• Have strong communication skills, including good customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Good understanding of patient confidentiality
• Ability to work as part a of multidisciplinary team environment

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

Applications close on Tuesday 14th October 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.