Operating Assistant
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Operations Assistant
Remuneration: $67,094.86 - $68,847.01 per annum plus Superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ702043
Applications Close: 16 November 2026
REQ702043 - Operations Assistant
The Role
The Operation's Assistant supports the members of the multi disciplinary team by the setting up equipment, helping to positioning patients and cleaning of used equipment within the operating suite. They are also expected to transport patients, goods and specimens to various departments within the organisation. These duties need to be undertaken in an efficient and courteous manner.
Additional Benefits
- Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
- Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and communicate as a team member.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to follow procedures correctly and take direction from other members of the multi disciplinary team.
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks and meet physical demands of the role.
- Basic Computer skills.
- Ability to work a rotating roster.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions, please contact Amanda Kembrey via email at Amanda.Kembrey@health.nsw.gov.au
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-STG@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.
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