Operating Theatre Assistant

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Operating Theatre Assistant - Perm FT / PT

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Employment Type : Permanent Full Time or Part Time - up to 38 hours per week

Location : Liverpool Hospital

Position Classification : Operations Assistant

Remuneration : $ $32.10 per hour

Requisition ID : REQ599141

Application Close Date : 07 / 09 / 2025

Interview Date Range : 10 / 09 / 2025 – 17 / 09 / 2025

Contact Details : Vijay Krishnan – |

Please note : A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position

About The Opportunity

The role of an Operations Assistant (OA) is unique compared to other roles due to its combination of hand-on support, logistical coordination, and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare setting. OAs have multifaceted responsibilities such as juggling various tasks, including patient transport, equipment setup, and stock management. Oas work closely with nurses and surgeons and allied health professionals.

The role requires physical stamina for tasks like moving equipment and patients, as well as mental agility to respond to urgent and unexpected demands.

Some Key Responsibilities Include

  • Safe patient transport
  • Maintenance and cleanliness of Operating Theatre, patient's beds, and trollies. Removal of wastes, dirty case carts. Cleaning of floors and equipment. Terminal cleaning of operating theatre at the end of the day.
  • Preparing operating theatre by setting up required equipment
  • Assist the clinical staff to prepare the deceased body and transfer to the morgue.
  • Communication and Coordination
  • Adherence to policies and procedures
  • Flexibility and adaptability

Employee to be available to work on a 7-day rotating roster, including on-call shifts and public holidays.

What You'll Be Doing

Safe transportation of patients to and from theatre as well as the cleanliness of theatres.

All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies / procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards / risks or incidents to their managers.

Where You'll Be Working

Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.

The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.

Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

Operating theatre experience and or willingness to learn new skills as an Operating AssistantAbility to work a 7 day rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays across morning, afternoon and night shifts as requiredCommitment to teamworkAccurate and appropriate verbal and written communication skillsManual handling skillsBasic computer skills

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Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership / Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ???? Aboriginal and / or Torres Strait Islander ???? background, people with a disability and people from the L G B T Q I + community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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