Operations Assistant - Casual Pool

Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Staff EAP

Vaccination program

Flu vaccinations provided

Wellness resources

Job summary

Canterbury Hospital, part of Sydney Local Health District, is seeking an Operations Assistant to provide support services in the Perioperative Department, contributing to safe patient outcomes.

The role involves porterage, theatre linen, cleaning, and intraoperative duties such as transferring patients onto the operating table and positioning them. Training is available for those willing to learn.

Qualifications

• Effective organisational skills required.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in intraoperative theatre duties or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Support Perioperative Department activities and tasks.
• Porterage, theatre linen supplies and cleaning services.
• Intraoperative theatre duties including transfers and positioning of patients.

Skills

Effective organisational skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Written and verbal communication

Intraoperative theatre duties (learn)

Job description

Employment Type: Casual

Position Classification: Operations Assistant

Remuneration: $33.83 - $34.72 per hour + Superannuation

Location: Canterbury Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ694691

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales.

Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About The Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care.

To provide support services to the activities in the Perioperative Department by the performance of any or all of the tasks assigned to this position and contributing to the achievement of safe patient outcomes.

Engaged in the provision of porterage, theatre linen supplies, cleaning services. Intraoperative theatre duties including transfers of patients onto the operating table and positioning of patients

For more information, please view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Effective organisational skills
• 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.

Benefits And Perks

• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

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This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

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.

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For enquiries, please contact Jennifer Cubitt via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 4 October 2026

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