Operating Theatre Assistant (Operations Assistant)
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Role Overview
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.
• Good 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 commit to a roster providing afternoon and evening cover 7 days a week, including night shift
• Specialised cleaning skills.
Full Job Posting
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.
- Good 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 commit to a roster providing afternoon and evening cover 7 days a week, including night shift
- Specialised 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 Education
- Free 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.
For more information, visit SLHD Benefits
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.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health.
For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards .
For more information about SLHD please visit ‘Working with Us’
To further connect with us, check us out on LinkedIn
For enquiries, please contact Maryanne McCaighy via email at Maryanne.McCaighy@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 13 September 2026
For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’
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