Operating Assistant - Operating Theatres - Eurobodalla

Southern NSW Local Health District; Moruya; In loco; AUD 62.000 - 64.000; Tempo pieno

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Health & Wellbeing benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

The Operations Assistant role at Southern NSW Local Health District supports clinical teams and helps run surgical services at Eurobodalla Regional Hospital. The role includes assisting in theatres, wards, cleaning and portering to move patients and equipment efficiently.

Starting March 2027 as Permanent Full Time, you will work a 38-hour week in a fast-paced environment, upholding NSW Health safety and patient-centered care standards.

Competenze

• Previous experience in one or more areas of this role - working with people in a care setting.
• Good communication skills - written and verbal.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and take directions from staff.

Mansioni

• The Operations Assistant supports the clinical team, primarily in the operating theatres, to promote the smooth running of surgical services.
• It provides assistance throughout the health service, including general duties in wards, cleaning and portering for patient transfers or equipment.

Conoscenze

Care setting experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Shift flexibility

Computer skills

Work health and safety

Descrizione del lavoro

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Start Date: March 2027 Location: Eurobodalla Regional Hospital Position Classification: Ops Assist - Others Remuneration: $62,033.01 - $63,652.64 Hours Per Week: 38 Requisition ID: REQ702753 Application Close: 03 November 2026 Interviews Details: Interviews will be scheduled within 10 days of closing date

About the service Step behind the scenes where organisation meets impact, and every detail matters. As an Operations Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in supporting clinical teams and ensuring smooth operations in a fast-paced environment. Support for Working within SNSWLHD Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Salary packaging options Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle Moving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW Government

Where you will work The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) is a new hospital currently under construction on the stunning Southern NSW coast, set to open in 2027 bringing state-of-the-art facilities and expanded services to the region. Located in south-east Moruya, under four hours drive from Sydney and only two hours from Canberra. ERH will be larger than both the current Batemans Bay and Moruya hospitals combined. Designed with future growth in mind, ERH has the capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.

What you'll be doing

The Operations Assistant role supports the clinical team, primarily within the operating theatres, to promote the smooth running of surgical services; but also provides assistance throughout the health service according to need, including general duties in wards, cleaning and portering for patient transfers or equipment around the facility.

Selection Criteria

• Previous experience in one or more areas of this role - working with people in a care setting, undertaking cleaning duties or providing general assistance in a health or aged care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, completing set tasks effectively with minimal direct supervision.
• Good communication skills - both written and verbal, and ability to relate well and communicate respectfully to line management, colleagues and members of the public.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, supporting others and taking directions from supervisors or other staff as appropriate.
• Ability and willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.
• Willingness to work within a theatre environment, around surgical procedures, as part of the broader care team.
• Ability to use a computer with skills to use a web based ordering system.
• Knowledge of Work, Health and Safety principles, especially around safe manual handling.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

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.

Southern NSW Local Health District 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 Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

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. www.Immi.gov.au