Operating Assistant - Perioperative Services

👥 Be part of a high-performing Perioperative team

🛏️ Deliver hands-on patient care in a dynamic theatre setting

🔄 24/7 rotating roster with diverse clinical exposure

Support safe, seamless surgical care. Manage patient flow, prepare theatres and maintain equipment in a fast-paced perioperative environment.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time

Position Classification: Operating Assistant - Others

Remuneration: $33.83 - $34.72 per hour

Hours Per Week: 24

Location: Auburn District Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Perioperative Services team at Auburn District Hospital, part of Western Sydney Local Health District. Located in the heart of Western Sydney, Auburn District Hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to a diverse and growing community.

Working within a collaborative Operating Suite and High Dependency Unit, you will contribute to a culture that values safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Work in a modern perioperative environment supporting surgical services Collaborate with dedicated medical, nursing and allied health teams Contribute to a culture guided by Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment Support a diverse, multicultural community Be part of a service focused on quality, safety and patient experience

What You'll Be Doing

As an Operating Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting clinicians and ensuring patients receive safe, respectful and efficient care throughout their surgical journey.

Assist with the safe transfer and positioning of patients across theatre, recovery and High Dependency Units Provide compassionate, person-centred support to patients who may be physically, mentally or emotionally distressed Clean, prepare and maintain operating rooms, surgical instrumentation and equipment Prepare and position equipment prior to procedures to ensure efficient theatre turnaround Operate industrial equipment and cleaning chemicals in line with safe work practices

How To Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Selection Criteria

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.

Requisition ID: REQ686466

Applications Close: 27th August 2026

Need more information?

Find out more about applying for this position. Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. For inquiries about the role, contact Yingqi Li on Yingqi.Li@health.nsw.gov.au

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/ .

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

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