Operations Assistant

Operations Assistant Perioperative Unit

Remuneration:$32.53 - $33.38 Per Hour Superannuation Salary Packaging
Location: Manning Base Hospital
Employment Type:Casual
Position Classification:Operations Assistant - Others
Requisition ID:REQ619328
Applications Close:Thursday 18th December 2025

About the role:

We are seeking a motivated and reliable Operations Assistant to join our busy Perioperative Unit within Hunter New England Local Health District. You will work within a dynamic surgical environment that supports multiple specialties across three theatres and one procedure room. This role is essential to maintaining safe efficient and high-quality perioperative care for our community.

A typical day includes preparing theatres assembling and checking equipment assisting with patient positioning and resetting areas between cases. You will transport patients specimens and equipment support clinical workflows and ensure the surgical list progresses smoothly. The role is fast-paced active and requires strong situational awareness and adaptability.

About us:

Our Perioperative Unit operates within a collaborative patient-focused environment guided by ACORN standards NSW Health policies and the Excellence Framework. We take pride in delivering safe evidence-based care and maintaining a workplace that is respectful inclusive and supportive.

Our multidisciplinary team values communication professionalism and teamwork. Staff are encouraged to ask questions seek guidance and contribute to continuous improvement. New team members are welcomed and supported as they build their skills and confidence in the perioperative setting.

About you:

You will be someone who is proactive calm under pressure and committed to supporting safe patient care. You enjoy working in a hands-on team-based environment and are ready to assist clinical staff to ensure high-quality surgical care.

You must bring:

• Strong communication skills and the ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
• Reliability professionalism and a commitment to patient safety
• Understanding of or willingness to follow infection control and hospital procedures
• Ability to work a rotating roster including weekends and on-call
• Physical capacity for manual handling patient transfers and equipment movement

You can learn on the job:

• Theatre-specific workflows and clinical expectations
• Equipment setup pack-down and maintenance
• Endoscope cleaning and care
• Environmental cleaning aligned with ACORN standards
• Perioperative logistics and campus navigation

What we can offer you:

You will receive a comprehensive orientation tailored to the perioperative environment including:

• Introduction to theatre layouts workflows and key staff
• Hands-on supervision with an experienced Operations Assistant or mentor
• Manual handling and infection prevention training
• Education on ACORN Standards
• Training in endoscope cleaning and equipment readiness

Ongoing support will be available through the Nurse Unit Manager Team Leader in-service education mandatory training and opportunities for further professional development.

Staff are encouraged to expand their skills participate in quality improvement initiatives and build a rewarding career in perioperative services.

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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Information for Applicants:

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024015: Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen or permanent resident of Australia or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.

We strongly encourage applicants who identify as being Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander to apply.
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information please visit: Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse inclusive and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable barrier-free application process.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases relocation expenses and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contactingSalaryPackagingPLUS! via or.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefitssuch as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees long service leave paid maternity leave and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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