Operations Assistant
Are you Looking to Start or Grow your Career in Healthcare?
Remuneration: $62,033.01 - $63,652.64 p.a + Superannuation + Salary packaging
Employment Type: Various Permanent Positions Available
Position Classification: Operations Assistant
Hours Per Week: Up to 38hrs
Location: Maitland Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ585072
Closing date: Sunday 6th July
Your Next Move
Positions Available: Full Time, Part Time & Night Duty
Maitland Hospital is growing—as we open our 6th operating theatre, we are looking for motivated, team-focused individuals to join us!
While previous healthcare experience is valued, it is not essential - If you are dependable, enthusiastic, and ready to learn, we’d love to hear from you.
What We Are Looking For
You will provide essential non-clinical support to ensure the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care. You will work collaboratively with theatre and hospital staff to coordinate equipment needs, assist in prepping and moving patients and maintain a clean and safe environment.
We’re looking for individuals who demonstrate:
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, especially in multidisciplinary settings
- Good critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent organisation, initiative, and time management
Why Join Us?
Whether you're starting your healthcare journey or bringing years of experience, your contribution will be valued and supported. You will join a friendly team environment who love doing regular social activities including team lunches, birthday morning teas, social outings, and charity events.
We are committed to setting you up for success, you will receive,
- Structured training including a buddy system and competency-based progression
- Initial training with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM)
- Supernumerary time during onboarding
- With 6 theatres you will always have support when needed
- Regular team meetings and education sessions
While being a part of Hunter New England Health we also offer:
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 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 Belinda Game on belinda.game@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
- Job share / part time arrangements will be considered.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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