Operations Assistant
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Remuneration: $29.48 per hour + Superannuation + Salary packaging
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Hospital Assistant Grade 3
Hours Per Week: 24hrs/week
Location: Armidale Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ582424
Closing date: Sunday, 29th June 2025
We’re looking for a Perioperative Operations Assistant to join our skilled and supportive team. Whether you're experienced in healthcare or eager to start your journey in the perioperative space, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for!
Role Breakdown
As a crucial member of our perioperative unit, you’ll help keep our operating theatres running smoothly and safely. Working closely with nursing and surgical teams, you will:
- Ensure essential equipment is available, clean, and functioning
- Maintain stock and manage supplies for procedures
- Uphold the highest standards of cleaning and waste management (in line with ACORN guidelines)
- Assist with patient preparation, positioning, and inter-operative tasks
- Transport specimens and support smooth theatre workflows
You'll be supporting a range of surgical specialties across our three modern theatres and endoscopy suite, including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, general surgery, obstetrics/gynaecology, urology, and more.
Rostering
You will work on a rotating roster, with shifts including:
- Weekend on call 8:00am – 6:30pm
To Thrive
To see success in this role, you will be able to,
- Communicate clearly, follow instructions, and remain calm under pressure
- Be reliable, adaptable, and eager to support a busy clinical environment
- Show compassion and professionalism in all patients and team interactions
- Previous healthcare experience is valued, but not essential—if you’re a quick learner with a positive attitude, we encourage you to apply!
Benefits
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- 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
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 Jo Salvador on jo.salvador@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information
- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment 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.
- 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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