Operating Assistant
- Work for a world class medical facility.
- Be a part of helping the community.
- Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For fulltime staff)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Operations Assistant
Remuneration: $62,033.01 - $63,652.64 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Auburn Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to improving health services for the community. Our focus is on delivering quality care while upholding our core values. Join us in making a difference.
- Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Provides tertiary care for the Greater Western Region.
- Committed to collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- Focuses on primary and secondary health care.
- Aiming for better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
What you'll be doing
The Operations Assistant plays a vital role in supporting surgical teams by ensuring patient comfort and assisting with equipment management. This position involves contributing to patient care throughout the perioperative process, under the guidance of medical and nursing staff.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Supporting patient positioning and comfort during surgery.
- Assisting clinical staff with equipment preparation and transportation.
- Transporting patients within Perioperative Services.
- Restocking consumables and manage equipment.
- Maintaining cleanliness and safety within the operating suite.
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated previous experience as an Operations Assistant or willingness to learn, as well as training to deliver services required.
- Ability to communicate effectively across a multi-disciplinary work environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively as well as prioritise tasks.
- Knowledge of Infection control guidelines and policies.
- Sound knowledge of Operating Suite equipment and maintenance.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety and Manual handling principles and requirements.
Requisition ID: REQ551045
Applications Close: 12th February 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Yingqi Li on Yingqi.Li@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment you must hold current Australian work rights (I.E Australian citizen, permanent resident or NZ citizen with a current passport)
