Operating Theatre Assistant

Remuneration: $31.29 - $32.10 per hour + 11.5% Superannuation  
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Operating Theatre Assistant
Location: Kurri Kurri Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ569219
Closing date: Sunday, 27th April 2025

The Opportunity

Just a short 20-minute drive from Maitland, conveniently located near the Hunter Expressway, Kurri Kurri Hospital offers a supportive, skilled clinical team and a welcoming environment for both staff and patients.
This role is part of the Operating Theatre Team, providing essential non-clinical support to complement the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care.

Responsibilities include.

• As directed deliver services to both the theatre campus and the wider hospital
• Assist with patient positioning, prepping, and inter-operative support
• Ensure correct cleaning procedures and maintain a safe working environment
• Confirm equipment requirements, maintain supplies and report maintenance where required

If this sounds like you, we would LOVE to see you apply 

• Previous theatre experience and/or a strong desire to learn 
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team
• Ability to manage time effectively and work in an organised manner is essential 

Benefits 

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer. 

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

Additional information

• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
• Previous candidates need not re-apply. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   
• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace.  Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process. 
  
  

Information for Applicants: 

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2 
 
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp 
 
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23. 

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.  
 
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