Operations Assistant

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

Job summary

NSW Health in Sydney is seeking reliable Operations Assistants to join the Recovery Unit team and provide essential non-clinical support for the safe, efficient operation of the Recovery Unit and Operating Suite.

You will coordinate equipment movement, stock and supplies, assist with theatre and recovery area set-up, transport items, maintain stock levels and support interdepartmental workflows to ensure high standards of patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.
• Ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Capacity to work under supervision and/or independently and to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective team member.
• Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the position.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the movement of equipment, instruments, stock and supplies required to support surgical and recovery activities.
• Assist with theatre and recovery area set-up and turnover, transporting equipment and supplies.
• Maintain stock levels and support workflow between departments.
• Ensure work areas comply with infection prevention, WHS and quality standards.
• Participate in a 24-hour perioperative service with rotating rosters including weekends.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Flexibility to work with supervision

Physical fitness

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Ops Assist - Others
Remuneration:67094.86 - 68847.01
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ699867

We are seeking reliable, motivated and team-focused Operations Assistants to join our Recovery Unit team. As a valued member of the perioperative service, you will provide essential non-clinical support to facilitate the safe, efficient and effective operation of the Recovery Unit and Operating Suite. Working collaboratively with nursing, medical, sterilising services and multidisciplinary teams, you will contribute to maintaining high standards of patient care, safety and service delivery. Multiple opportunities are available, with a preference for full-time appointments, however part-time arrangements may be considered for suitable applicants.

Where you'll be working

Northern Beaches Hospital features 486 beds, 50-bed Emergency Department, 20-bed general and cardiothoracic ICU, a state-of-the-art theatre complex, world-class education centre, and excellent staff facilities including café and secure on site car parking. Northern Beaches Hospital has a wide range of services that can help you build a career in healthcare.

What you'll be doing

The Operations Assistant is a valued member of the perioperative team who provides non-clinical support services to facilitate the safe, efficient and effective operation of the Operating Suite and Recovery Unit. You will coordinate the movement of equipment, instruments, stock and supplies required to support surgical and recovery activities. Responsibilities include assisting with theatre and recovery area set-up and turnover, transporting equipment and supplies, maintaining stock levels, supporting workflow between departments, and ensuring work areas are maintained in accordance with infection prevention, workplace health and safety and quality standards. Working as part of a 24-hour perioperative service, you will participate in shift work across a rotating roster, including weekends, to support operational requirements and ensure continuity of service delivery. You will work collaboratively with nursing, medical, sterilising services and support staff to ensure resources are available when required and that high standards of patient care are maintained.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

• Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation; Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them.


• Demonstrated organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.


• Ability to deal confidently and courteously with people at all levels.


• Effective written and verbal communication skills.


• Capacity to work under supervision and/or independently and to undertake a diverse range of tasks as an effective team member.


• Must be able to fulfil the physical requirements of the position.

Applications Close: 29 October 2026

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