Operating Assistant - Operating Theatres - Eurobodalla

Southern NSW Local Health District; Moruya; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Annual Flu vaccinations

Career development

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking an Operations Assistant to support surgical services and broader clinical operations at Eurobodalla Regional Hospital. The role emphasizes collaboration with the clinical team to ensure smooth theatre function and patient care, with opportunities to contribute across wards and support services.

The position is permanent full-time, starts March 2027, and offers duties across a developing hospital network on the NSW coast.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care setting or health/aged care roles.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good written and verbal communication with staff and the public.
• Ability to work effectively as a team and take directions.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, weekends and public holidays.
• Willingness to work within a theatre environment.
• Ability to use a computer with a web-based ordering system.
• Knowledge of Work Health and Safety, especially manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Supports the clinical team in operating theatres to promote smooth running of surgical services.
• Provides assistance across the health service including wards, cleaning and portering for patient transfers or equipment.

Skills

Care setting experience

Independent work

Communication skills

Team player

Shift flexibility

Theatre environment willingness

Computers/web ordering systems

Work Health and Safety

Job description

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.

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

For role related queries or questions contact Grace Brooks on [e-mail]