Operations Assistant - Operating Theatres
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 Hours per week
Position Classification: Operations Assistant
Remuneration: $62,033 - $63,652 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ612397
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
About the Role
Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care.
The Operations Assistant will provide support services to the activities in the Perioperative Department by the performance of any or all of the tasks assigned to this position and contributing to the achievement of safe patient outcomes.
Engaged in the provision of porterage, theatre linen supplies, cleaning services. Intraoperative theatre duties including transfers of patients onto the operating table and positioning of patients.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience in intraoperative theatre duties including transfer of patients onto the operating table and positioning of patients or willingness to learn.
- Ability to commit to a roster providing afternoon and evening cover 7 days a week, including night shift.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO) each month, paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Maryanne McCaighy or via email at Maryanne.McCaighy@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 25 October 2025
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
