Operations Assistant - Operating Theatres - Permanent Full Time
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Operations Assistant
Remuneration: $64,514.11 - $66,198.95 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ625808
Applications Close: Sunday, 4 January 2026
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
- Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
- Inner city location with direct access to eastern suburbs beaches, restaurants and transport links that are right at the front door
For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page
The Role
The Operations Assistant is responsible for efficient assistance in the provision of safe care in the operating suite assisting to provide safe and efficient service for patient care through:
• Storage of goods at correct locations, stock rotation and general assistance with stores and equipment deliveries and related tasks’
• Ensuring a clean environment
• Assistance with transfer of patients to, from and within the perioperative environment
• Assisting with positioning of patients in the operating room
• Preoperative setup of specialised surgical equipment
• Postoperative cleaning of specialised surgical equipment
• Maintain responsibilities for personal and professional development by participating in training/education activities and performance reviews in order to continuously improve the level and quality of service.
Where You'll be Working
Sydney Hospital is Australia's first hospital and dates from the arrival of the First Fleet in 1788.
The Hospital is in the heart of the Central Business District in Sydney within easy walking distance to public transport. For staff who drive to work subsidised parking is available on site.
Selection Criteria
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible.
- Efficient organisation skills
- Accurate and appropriate written and verbal communication and documentation in English
- Physically capable in relation to the movement of equipment and patients with limited supervision
- Ability to work in a high stress environment
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team
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 contact Kylie-Rae Thomas on kylie.rae.thomas@health.nsw.gov.au
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.
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 characteristic 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.
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-POWH-SSEH@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 Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team 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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