Perioperative Ops Assistant — Flexible, Team‑Oriented

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

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Meal entertainment benefits

ACD/ADOs

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Job summary

NSW Health in Westmead is seeking an Operations Assistant (Porter) to support perioperative services. The role requires maintaining cleanliness, assisting in patient positioning, and moving beds and trolleys as directed by the nursing and surgical teams.

Applicants should have portering experience in a hospital setting, strong hygiene practices, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow directions.
• Experience portering and cleaning in a hospital setting.
• Understanding of infection control standards and isolations.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in a hospital environment.
• Willingness to work a rotating roster including weekends/public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness standards in the Operating Suite, Recovery ward, Middleton and CSSD.
• Assist in Operating Rooms with patient care and positioning as directed by RN/Surgeon/Anaesthetist.
• Support the movement and transport of patients and equipment.
• Contribute to timely and safe patient flow and theatre readiness.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Portering experience

Infection control knowledge

Physical fitness

Shift work flexibility

Job description

NSW Health in Westmead is seeking an Operations Assistant (Porter) to support perioperative services. The role requires maintaining cleanliness, assisting in patient positioning, and moving beds and trolleys as directed by the nursing and surgical teams.

Applicants should have portering experience in a hospital setting, strong hygiene practices, and the ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.