Operating Theatre Assistant (Operations Assistant)

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 Hours per week) or Permanent Part Time (Minimum 20 Hours per week)

Position Classification: Operations Assistant

Remuneration: $33.83 - $34.72 per hour + Superannuation

Location: Canterbury Hospital

Requisition ID: REQ685085

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest-growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. It fosters innovation, values its people, and supports ongoing professional growth. Every day, our staff make a meaningful difference in the communities we serve. Come build an exciting and rewarding career with us!

About The Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient- and family-centred healthcare to the local community. Since opening in 1929, the hospital has continued to evolve to meet the changing needs of the community through innovative models of 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

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Ideal Candidate

Good written and verbal communication skillsPrevious experience in intraoperative theatre duties including transfer of patients onto the operating table and positioning of patients or willingness to learn.Ability to commit to a roster providing afternoon and evening cover 7 days a week, including night shiftSpecialised cleaning skills.

Benefits And Perks

Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney EducationFree 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.

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For enquiries, please contact Maryanne McCaighy via email at Maryanne.McCaighy@health.nsw.gov.au

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Applications Close: 31 August 2026

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