Operating Assistant Perioperative Department Auburn Hospital
🏥 Support patient care within a busy operating suite
⚙️ Work hands-on with surgical equipment and environments
🤝 Contribute to safe and efficient perioperative services
Support clinical teams in delivering patient care within the operating theatre and perioperative environment.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Operations Assistant - Others
Remuneration: $64,514.11 - $66,198.95 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Auburn District Hospital
Where you'll be working
This role is based in the Perioperative Department at Auburn Hospital.
Reports to Chief Operations Assistant
Works alongside perioperative nurses and surgical teams
Supports patient movement across operating suite and recovery
Engages with multidisciplinary healthcare teams
Operates within a 24/7 rotating roster environment
What you'll be doing
You will support patient care delivery and theatre operations.
Assist with patient transfer and positioning
Prepare and maintain operating rooms and equipment
Support surgical teams with equipment setup
Provide care and reassurance to patients
Maintain safe work practices including equipment handling
How to Apply
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:
1. Ability to demonstrate experience in patient transportation and positioning within an Operating Suite and ability to adapt to the demands of a Perioperative environment.
2. Sound knowledge of Operating Suite equipment and maintenance.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety and Manual handling principles and requirements.
4. Proven ability to communicate with a variety of patients, staff, and managers.
5. Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.
Requisition ID: REQ658610
Applications Close: 4th June 2026
Need more information?
· Find out more about applying for this position.
· 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.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. 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/ .
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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