Operations Assistant

NSW Health; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health in Orange, NSW is seeking an Operations Assistant for permanent part-time work in our surgical services area. The role supports the clinical team in operating theatres and across the health service, contributing to smooth patient flow and efficient procedures.

You will work a rotating roster, including after hours, weekends and public holidays, and you must hold a NSW driver’s licence and a Working with Children check (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Supports the clinical team in operating theatres to promote smooth surgical services.
• Assists with general duties in wards, cleaning and portering for patient transfers or equipment.
• Participates in a rotating roster, including after hours, weekends and public holidays, with a NSW driver’s licence and Working with Children check (or willingness to obtain).

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Operations Assistant

Remuneration: $33.84 - $34.72 per hour (+ superannuation + salary packaging options)

Location: Orange, NSW - Find out more

Hours Per Week: 16

Applications Close: 18 November 2026 - 11:59pm

About the role

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 needs, including general duties in wards, cleaning and portering for patient transfers or equipment around the facility if required.

You will have the ability to participate in a rotating roster, including after hours, weekends and public holidays, a current licence to drive in NSW with the ability to drive for work purposes and a current Working with children's check or willingness to obtain.

This position is managed by Downer on a day-to-day basis. The successful applicant will be physically based at Orange Health Service a part of the Western NSW Local Health District

A career with Western NSW means you can challenge yourself, make an impact and shape the future of rural health. To explore the benefits of a career in our Local Health District, visit the WNSWLHD website.

Helping you Move to Western NSW

The Welcome Experience is a free NSW Government service supporting workers (and their families) who have accepted a job with Western NSW LHD in most locations. The service helps with housing, schooling, partnerworkand community connections. Find out more atThe Welcome Experience

Role-related enquiries: Please contact Sandy Felstead on (02) 6369 7*** or at **************@downergroup.com for more information.

Additional information for applicants:

• All suitably qualified Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply for this position. This is a targeted position under GSE Rule 26. Where possible, affirmative action will be applied to support employment of eligible persons.
• This recruitment may be used to create anEligibility Listfor similar roles in the future (ongoing or temporary).
• Western NSW LHD can provide reasonable adjustments in the workplace. Applicants who provide information on an injury, health condition, or disability in their pre-employment forms will receive a functional assessment from our Risk Management Unit (RMU). This review will consider the applicant's needs and what reasonable adjustments and workplace supports are available to support their employment journey.
• Western NSW LHD is committed to the safety and wellbeing of every child in our care. All staff in WNSWLHD are required to provide a safe and supportive environment for children, while working to protect them from harm and abuse. For more information on the Child Safety Standards, visit: NSW Government - Office of Children's Guardian
• Western NSW is committed to creating a safe and accessible workplace that promotes diversity, inclusion and belonging. As a vibrant and diverse region, rich in community and culture, we welcome applications from all people to build a respectful workplace dedicated to delivering the best health outcomes for our community.
• To find out more about the remuneration and conditions, visit NSW Public Health System Awards
• For more information, visit a Guide to Employment with WNSWLHD