Operations Assistant - Operating Suite
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Applications are sought for the role of Operations Assistants on a Casual basis, for Westmead operating suites, a tertiary referral trauma centre with 24 operating rooms.
The position is responsible for patient transport and positioning before and after procedures and includes ensuring operating tables and positioning devices are cleaned, maintained and applied using appropriate manual handling techniques, to support elective and emergency surgery.
As well as collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe patient care.
Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs
Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care
Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region
Committed to innovation and patient centered care
Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery
Empowering teams to make a lasting impact
What you'll be doing In this role you’ll be supporting clinical teams to ensure safe and efficient patient care across surgical and recovery settings in a fast-paced environment.
Assisting with patient transfers and positioning
Cleaning and preparing surgical equipment
Operating equipment safely and responsibly
Supporting staff in setup before procedures
Providing compassionate, person-centred care
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About the Role
Applications are sought for the role of Operations Assistants on a Casual basis, for Westmead operating suites, a tertiary referral trauma centre with 24 operating rooms.
The position is responsible for patient transport and positioning before and after procedures and includes ensuring operating tables and positioning devices are cleaned, maintained and applied using appropriate manual handling techniques, to support elective and emergency surgery.
As well as collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe patient care.
Where you'll be working Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides high quality healthcare to diverse communities, guided by values of collaboration, respect, and empowerment. Join a team dedicated to better health services for Western Sydney and beyond.
Serves Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Cumberland, and Parramatta LGAs
Offers primary, secondary, and tertiary health care
Supports over a million residents in the Greater Western Region
Committed to innovation and patient centered care
Strong focus on collaboration and respect in service delivery
Empowering teams to make a lasting impact
What you'll be doing In this role you’ll be supporting clinical teams to ensure safe and efficient patient care across surgical and recovery settings in a fast-paced environment.
Assisting with patient transfers and positioning
Cleaning and preparing surgical equipment
Operating equipment safely and responsibly
Supporting staff in setup before procedures
Providing compassionate, person-centred care
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.
- 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: REQ690683 Applications Close: 16th September 2026
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- Discover more about the application process .
- 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 Elizabeth Stafidas, Nurse Manager – Operating Suites on 02 8890 1300 or Elizabeth.Stafidas@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/
- Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
- Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for casual employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa.
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