Undergraduate Student in Nursing

Mater Group; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 49,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to 18,550

Staff benefits

Not-for-profit employer

Job summary

Mater Hospital Brisbane is inviting applications from Undergraduate Students in Nursing (USiN) for casual positions at the South Brisbane campus, within the Central Staffing Office rotating across wards.

Mandatory dates include assessment centres and orientation sessions scheduled in late 2026 and early 2027. This role offers a pathway to hands-on patient care while completing your nursing studies in a supportive not-for-profit environment.

Qualifications

• Be an undergraduate nursing student who has completed 1st semester of 2nd year; evidence required.
• Attend all mandatory assessment centre dates and orientation dates if successful.
• Demonstrate flexibility to work in multiple clinical areas and adapt to different teams.
• Be available to complete shifts on short notice.
• Commitment to excellence in nursing practice and professional development.
• Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Work under supervision of a registered nurse and assist with patient care as delegated by the RN.
• Deliver high levels of clinical care and consult with the RN to plan, deliver and evaluate patient-centered care.
• Experience a variety of wards including surgical, medical and oncology care with nursing colleagues and the broader team.
• Align scope with university knowledge and competency requirements and role expectations.

Skills

Flexibility to work across wards

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate nursing student (1st semester of 2nd year)

Job description

Mater Hospital Brisbane is inviting applications from Undergraduate Students in Nursing (USiN) to join our team. These casual positions are based at the South Brisbane campus, with placements within the Central Staffing Office (CSO), providing opportunities to work across a range of ward settings.

Please note mandatory availability:

• Assessment Centres will be held on Tuesday, 24 November 2026. Attendance is mandatory, and applicants must be available to attend on this date.
• Successful applicants must also be available to attend mandatory one of two sets of orientation dates:
• Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th January, 2027
• Wednesday 3rd and Thursday 4th February, 2027

Salary range: $35.77 -$36.25 per hourplus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550 +access to many staff benefits!

What you’ll be doing

• You will work under the direct supervision of a registered nurse, assisting with patient care as delegated by the RN
• You will consistently deliver a high level of clinical care to patients, demonstrating clinical knowledge and consulting with the registered nurse to plan, deliver, and evaluate patient-centered care
• You will experience a variety of work in surgical, medical, and oncology care and will work closely with nursing colleagues and the greater healthcare team to deliver exceptional patient-centered care
• Your scope is in alignment with the knowledge and competency requirements of your university studies, with role expectations as per below

About you

• You will be an undergraduate student in nursing (having completed 1st semester of 2nd year - full-time equivalent). Documented evidence of completion is mandatory.
• Attend all mandatory dates for the assessment centre and orientation dates if successful
• Demonstrate flexibility to perform in a variety of clinical areas, adaptability to integrate into different teams and work under different Nurse Unit Managers
• Be available to complete shifts at short notice
• Be committed to excellence in nursing practice and professional development
• Demonstrate ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit network of public and private hospitals and healthcare services, bringing together world-class expertise across healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research. With more than 14,000 employees, 13 facilities and almost 700,000 patients cared for each year, we're committed to empowering people to live better lives through improved health and wellbeing.

At Mater, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll join a values-driven organisation that combines compassionate care with innovation, education and research, creating meaningful career opportunities while making a genuine difference in the communities we serve.

What’s in it for you?

• Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
• Professional development and learning through Mater Education and internal development programs
• Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take-home pay by up to $18,550 per year, including up to $15,900 for everyday living expenses (such as rent, mortgage repayments and school fees) and up to $2,650 for meals and entertainment + possibility to salary package a car!
• Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
• Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
• A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters

Whether you're looking to grow your career, develop new skills or be part of something meaningful, Mater provides the opportunity to thrive while making a lasting impact.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GetBetterWithMater

Applications close Friday 13th November, 2026 – please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date.

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.

Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.