Operations Assistant

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Annual leave loading

Public holiday uplift

Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing

Free courses via Sydney Education

EAP counselling

Influenza vaccination

Fitness Passport

Telehealth nutrition resources

Concord Hospital Staff Gym

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking an Operating Assistant to provide clinical support services at Concord Repatriation General Hospital. The role involves assistance in operating theatres, patient transfers, and equipment handling, with a 24/7 rotating roster and on-call requirements.

The ideal candidate will work well in a multidisciplinary team, have strong communication skills, and be willing to learn intraoperative duties. A Working with Children Check is required.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in intraoperative theatre duties or willingness to learn.
• Ability to commit to a roster providing afternoon and evening cover 7 days a week, including night shift.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical support in operating theatres and assist with transfers of patients and equipment.
• Assist with cleaning duties and general theatre support.
• Support the movement of patients, staff, equipment and supplies as required.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Theatre duties

Roster coverage

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Hours per Week: Minimum 16 hours per week

Position Classification: Operations Assistant

Remuneration: $33.83 - $34.72 per hour + Superannuation

Location: Concord Repatriation General Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ699981

In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!

About The Role

You will be working at Concord Repatriation General Hospital (CRGH). The hospital has a well‑earned reputation for excellence in healthcare for over 70 years. Building on its proud heritage of caring for the Veteran community, the hospital now services the local communities of Concord, Strathfield, Burwood and beyond.

We are seeking an Operating Assistant to provide clinical support services, including general assistance in operating theatres, cleaning duties and transfers of patients, equipment and supplies at the facility. Must be able to work a 24/7 rotating roster. There will be on call and a Working with Children Check is required.

For more information, please view the Position Description.

Ideal Candidate

• Ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in intraoperative theatre duties including transfer of patients onto the operating table and positioning of patients or willingness to learn.
• Ability to commit to a roster providing afternoon and evening cover 7 days a week, including night shift.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
• Additional pubic holiday during the end of year period.
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
• Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
• Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
• Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
• Stay active with access to the Concord Hospital Staff Gym

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

For more information about SLHD, please visit Working with Us.

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For further information, please contact Roxy Ramsical via email at [e-mail] or Daniel Boxsell at [e-mail].

Applications Close: 25 October 2026

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