Operations Assistant - Operating Suite

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

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District invites applications for Casual Operations Assistant roles at Westmead Hospital. You will support clinical teams across surgical and recovery areas, assisting with patient transfers, positioning, and equipment setup in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires experience in operating suites, knowledge of equipment and safety practices, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team to deliver safe patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in patient transportation and positioning within an Operating Suite, able to adapt to Perioperative demands.
• Knowledge of operating room equipment and basic maintenance.
• Understanding of Work Health and Safety and manual handling requirements.
• Ability to communicate with patients, staff and managers.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with patient transfers and positioning
• Cleaning and preparing surgical equipment
• Operating equipment safely and responsibly
• Supporting staff in setup before procedures
• Providing compassionate, person-centred care

Skills

Patient transport

Perioperative care

Manual handling

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Applications are sought for the role of Operations Assistants on a Casual basis, for Westmead operating suites, a tertiary referral trauma centre with 24 operating rooms.

The position is responsible for patient transport and positioning before and after procedures and includes ensuring operating tables and positioning devices are cleaned, maintained and applied using appropriate manual handling techniques, to support elective and emergency surgery.

As well as collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe patient care.

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.

• Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs
• Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care
• Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region
• Committed to innovation and patient centered care
• Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery
• Empowering teams to make a lasting impact

What you’ll be doing

In this role you’ll be supporting clinical teams to ensure safe and efficient patient care across surgical and recovery settings in a fast-paced environment.

• Assisting with patient transfers and positioning
• Cleaning and preparing surgical equipment
• Operating equipment safely and responsibly
• Supporting staff in setup before procedures
• Providing compassionate, person-centred care

Requirements

• Ability to demonstrate experience in patient transportation and positioning within an Operating Suite and ability to adapt to the demands of a Perioperative environment.
• Sound knowledge of Operating Suite equipment and maintenance.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety and Manual handling principles and requirements.
• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of patients, staff, and managers.
• Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Contact

• For inquiries about the role, contact Elizabeth Stafidas, Nurse Manager – Operating Suites on 02 8890 1300 or [e-mail].

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for casual employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.

Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Operations Assistant - Others
Remuneration: $33.83 - $34.72 per hour
Location: Westmead Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ690683
Applications Close: 16th September 2026