Operations Assistant
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Remuneration: $31.28 - $32.10 per hour + Superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 8hrs/week
Position Classification: Operations Assistant - Others
Requisition ID: REQ616709
Location: Cessnock Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday, 2nd November 2025
Join Our Perioperative Team as an Operations Assistant!
Looking to gain hands-on experience in a hospital setting or pick up some extra shifts during the week?
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone studying nursing or health sciences who’s keen to develop practical skills and experience in an operating theatre environment.
Key Details
Primary day: Friday (between 7:00am – 6:30pm)
Additional shifts: Opportunity to pick up extra shifts during staff leave
In this role, you will:
Assist Nurses with preparing equipment and supporting safe patient movement between Day Stay and Theatres
Help maintain clean, safe, and ready operating rooms between procedures
Check and maintain essential equipment used in patient care
Receive full training in reprocessing (cleaning) endoscopes – an excellent foundation for anyone pursuing a healthcare career
We are looking for someone who has:
We are seeking someone who’s attentive and proactive, always ready to stay one step ahead. You will have an understanding of manual handling, infection control, and workplace safety, and be comfortable thinking on your feet to solve problems as they arise. Above all, you are friendly and approachable, able to put patients at ease and make their experience as comfortable as possible.
Why Join Us?
A small, collaborative team where everyone supports one another
On-the-job orientation and training with guidance from Team Leaders, Clinical Nurse Specialists, NUMs, and Educators
No weekend work!
The chance to develop new skills and gain insight into the operating theatre environment
Ideal for nursing students or those exploring a future in healthcare
Access to leave entitlements (annual, sick, and parental leave pro-rata for part-time employees)
Promote your wellbeing with Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Katharine Redhead on Katharine.Redhead@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional Information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- 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.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
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.
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.
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