Operating Assistant

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Novated leasing

Discounted private health insurance

Living expenses and meal/entertainment

Job summary

The Operations Assistant at SESLHD under NSW Health supports a multidisciplinary team in the operating suite by setting up equipment, positioning patients, and cleaning used equipment. The role includes transporting patients, goods and specimens, and working within a rotating roster to ensure smooth workflow.

Applicants should demonstrate teamwork, reliability, and the ability to follow procedures under direction. A commitment to patient care and safety is essential.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to work a rotating roster.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment and assist in positioning patients within the operating suite.
• Assist with transporting patients, goods and specimens to departments.
• Help with cleaning of used equipment and maintaining sterile conditions as required.
• Carry out duties efficiently and courteously to support the operating team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Prioritisation

Follow procedures

Manual handling

Job description

Employment Type: PermanentFull 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 vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

TheOperation's Assistant supports the members of the multi disciplinary teamby 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.
• Ability to work a rotating roster.

For role related queries or questions, please contact Amanda Kembrey via email at **************@health.nsw.gov.au

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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***************@health.nsw.gov.auand let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.