Operating Theatre Assistant

1 week ago

Townsville, Queensland, Australia Queensland Government Full time $68,000 - $71,400 per year

***About the work unit / facility:
Operating Theatres - Townsville University Hospital
Our 14-theatre complex supports a wide range of surgical procedures and is staffed by a multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in patient care. The Operating Theatre Assistant plays a vital role in maintaining safety and efficiency across the unit.
About your new employer:
Clinical Excellence, Career Growth, Supportive Culture, Work/Life Balance
Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is the largest tertiary hospital in Northern Australia, serving over 250,000 people. We offer impactful research opportunities, a supportive team culture, and a strong focus on work/life balance across our 21 facilities.
Competitive salary and benefits:
$34.02-$35.66 per hour + superannuation + leave entitlements. Permanent part-time hours/fortnight). Access to professional development, wellbeing programs, and regional lifestyle benefits.
About your opportunity:
Assist surgical teams with patient transfers, equipment handling, and cleaning duties. This role includes manual handling, shift work, and maintaining high standards of infection control. You'll be part of a collaborative team focused on patient outcomes.
Role Requirements:
Manual handling experience in healthcare is highly desirable.
Appointees must work all rostered shifts and meet vaccination requirements for VPDs.
Qualifications relevant to the role are well regarded.
Application details:
For a confidential discussion, please contact: David Murdoch on
Applications close: Tuesday, 26 August 2025.
Unsolicitied resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.***

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