Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Operations Assistant - Others
Location: Nepean Hospital
Remuneration: $33.83 - $34.72 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ693450
Applications Close: 27/09/2026

With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment,

working with us will ensure your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen career role.

About Us

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District (NBMLHD) is an exceptional environment to advance your career while enhancing your skills and expertise. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry, we deliver a comprehensive range of public health services across the Nepean, Blue Mountains, and Lithgow Regions.

Nepean Hospital is a teaching hospital that provides tertiary referral services in emergency care, coronary care, diagnostics, gynaecology, paediatric, neonatal intensive care/ICU, maternity, mental health, rehabilitation, and surgery. The Nepean Campus has recently experienced tremendous growth and aims to support communities within and outside of Sydney's western suburbs, providing world-class clinical facilities, services, and care.

An exciting opportunity is available to join the Casual Pool of Operations Assistants at Nepean Hospital. As an Operations Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care under the direction of medical and nursing staff. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will assist with patient transport, equipment management, and other operational support duties within a busy hospital environment.

In this role,



you will maintain and provide essential equipment that assists in patient care delivery and be responsible for the safe transportation of perioperative surgical patients throughout the facility. The role operates on a 24/7 rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

If you are committed to supporting high-quality patient care and thrive in a dynamic hospital environment, we encourage you to apply today!

Benefits available to eligible NBMLHD employees

Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Great education opportunities through Education Training Service which offers over 110 courses each year

Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Fitness Passport

NBMLHD is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects the community we serve. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, LGBTIQA+, Cultural and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) people, neurodiverse individuals, and people with disabilities to apply.

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What you will bring to the role * Previous experience in one or more areas of this role - preferably working with people in a care setting, undertaking cleaning duties, manual handling and/or providing general assistance in a health or aged care setting.

- Be able to meet the physical demands of the position as listed in the physical requirements in the position description.
- Good communication skills in English - both written and verbal. Ability to communicate effectively across a multi-disciplinary work environment upholding the CORE principles of the organisation.
- Able to demonstrate a clear understanding of Work Health and Safety and Safe Work Practices, including safe manual handling and display a thorough knowledge of Infection Control guidelines and policies.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently, completing set tasks effectively.
- Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, supporting others and taking directions from supervisors or other staff as appropriate.
- Willingness to work within an operating theatre workplace,around surgical procedures, as part of the broader care Team, with the ability to effectively demonstrate problem solving, time management and prioritisation skills in a Multidisciplinary Surgical work environment.
- Ability and willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified and must not exceed the duration or conditions associated with the current visa.

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