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:PermanentPart 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.

Responsibilities

- Work in a up-to-date 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

- Assisting with the safe transfer and positioning of patients across theatre, recovery and High Dependency Units
- Providing compassionate, person-centred support to patients who may be physically, mentally or emotionally distressed
- Cleaning,



preparing and maintaining operating rooms, surgical instrumentation and equipment
- Preparing and positioning equipment prior to procedures to ensure efficient theatre turnaround
- Operating industrial equipment and cleaning chemicals in line with secure work practices

Selection Criteria:

1. Ability to demonstrate experience in patient transportation and positioning within an Operating Suite and ability to adapt to the demands of a Perioperative environment.
2. Sound knowledge of Operating Suite equipment and maintenance.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety and Manual handling principles and requirements.
4. Proven ability to communicate with a variety of patients, staff, and managers.
5. Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Requisition ID: REQ686466
Applications Close: 27th August 2026

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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📌 Operating Assistant - Perioperative Services (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales