Job Description
The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia's leading public healthcare providers.
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Join the Perioperative Services team and help deliver outstanding surgical care.
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Job Description
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Operating Theatre Assistant
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Why Join RMH?
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Casual opportunity
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Join a 16-Theatre Suite Covering All Surgical Specialties
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Contribute to a High-Performing Trauma and Emergency Surgical Team
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About the role
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The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Perioperative Services team is seeking passionate and skilled people to help deliver outstanding surgical care.
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As a leading trauma centre with a dynamic and quick-paced environment, we offer you the opportunity to work in a cooperative and patient-focused team. No two days are the same in our theatre suite — and every team member plays a vital role in delivering safe, timely, and effective care.
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This role offers the right candidate the opportunity progress from a PSA to TT, with potential to gain exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties — from trauma and emergency surgery to orthopaedics and neurosurgery
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Key Accountabilities
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Provide vital support in the operating suite by assisting with patient transfers, theatre set-up, equipment handling and cleaning, and maintaining stock levels
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Be part of a cohesive team committed to safety, excellence, and patient-centred care
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Transport patients, perform routine cleaning, and support clinical teams in real-time
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About You
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Hold a Certificate III in Health Services Assistanceor equivalent
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Have recent experience working as PSA or CA in a hospital or clinical environment
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Thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
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Value professional development and a culture of continuous improvement
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Benefits of Working at RMH
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Meaningful Work Make a real difference in the lives of patients,



families and our community.
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Career Growth Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
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Supportive Culture & Belonging Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
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Innovation Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
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World-Class Excellence Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
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Enjoy great employee benefits Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).
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Work in the Parkville Precinct Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.
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Interested?
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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.
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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.
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The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.
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RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards .
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As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

📌 Casual Operating Theatre Assistant (Victoria)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Victoria