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.

Core Responsibilities:

- 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 secure, 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.
- 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.
- Willingness to participate in relevant education and competency development.

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

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 holdan appropriate visathat 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.
- If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need tosubmitan online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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📌 Operating Assistant - Theatre (Cessnock)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Cessnock