Operating Assistant - Theatre

Support Safe, Efficient Surgical Care in a Welcoming Rural Hospital Remuneration: $33.83 - $34.72 per hour + superannuation Location: Cessnock District Hospital Employment Type: Casual Position Classification: Ops Assist Requisition ID: REQ686667 Applications Close: Sunday 28th February 2027 About the role: We are looking for casual staff to join our Operating Theatre Team, where you will provide support to complement the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient care.

• Patient Care & Transport: Move, transfer, and position patients safely between theatre, recovery, day stay and wards while maintaining patient dignity.
• Theatre Turnaround: Clean, prepare, and maintain operating rooms, surgical equipment between procedures.
• Equipment Management: Assemble and check equipment for cleanliness and function and report any faulty items.
• General Support: Transport specimens securely, restock supplies, and assist nursing or medical staff during surgical lists.

Where you’ll be working:

Cessnock District Hospital is a welcoming rural facility providing high-quality surgical and emergency services to the local community.

The hospital features a Medical and Surgical Ward, a busy Emergency Department and an onsite Operating Theatre supported by Visiting Medical Officers, Anaesthetists and Surgeons in delivering Elective general surgery, endoscopy, urology, and gynae services.

As the operational assistant – Perioperative Services, you will work alongside the peri-operative team to support the safe, clean, and efficient day-to-day running of the clinical areas, particularly within perioperative services and operating suites.

About you:

• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in intraoperative theatre duties including transfer of patients onto the operating table and positioning of patients, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work morning and afternoon shifts Monday - Friday.
• Specialised cleaning skills.
• Ability to work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated commitment to working within scope of practice.
• Commitment to safe, person-centred care.