Requisition ID:

REQ696535

Employment Type:

Permanent or Temporary, Full Time or Part Time, minimum 16 hours per week up to 38 hours per week

Remuneration:

$33.83 - $34.72 per hour+ 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Location:

Liverpool Hospital

Applications close:

25/10/26

Contact:

Vijay Krishnan - Nurse Unit Manager - Recovery unit and Operating Theatre Assistants on

or call on

With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we're enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.

Achieve Something Great

The role of an Operations Assistant is unique compared to other roles due to its combination of hand-on support, logistical coordination, and adaptability in a dynamic healthcare setting. Oas have multifaceted responsibilities such as juggling various tasks, including patient transport, equipment setup, and stock management. Oas work closely with nurses and surgeons and allied health professionals. The role requires physical stamina for tasks like moving equipment and patients, as well as mental agility to respond to urgent and unexpected demands.

Provide safe and efficient patient transport, including assisting with the preparation and transfer of deceased patients to the morgue, while maintaining effective communication and coordination with clinical teams. Maintain a clean, safe, and compliant operating theatre setting through the cleaning of theatres, equipment, beds, trolleys, floors, waste removal, and terminal cleaning, in accordance with policies and procedures. Prepare operating theatres by setting up required equipment and demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to support the changing operational needs of the clinical environment.





Are You the Right Fit?

We’re looking for someone who is proactive, reliable, and thrives in a team environment. The ideal candidate would:

Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment, with strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to coordinate with clinical staff to support patient care and theatre operations. Has a proven commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and infection control, with a thorough understanding of and adherence to organisational policies, procedures, and workplace health and safety requirements. Reliable, flexible, and adaptable individual who can respond to changing operational demands, prioritise tasks effectively, and contribute positively to a collaborative team environment. Must be available to work across a 7-day rotating roster, including on-call shifts, weekends, and public holidays.

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Describe your experience working in a healthcare or similar environment. How have you contributed to maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient workplace while supporting the needs of patients and the clinical team? This role requires working closely with nurses, surgeons,



anaesthetists and other multidisciplinary team members in a busy operating theatre environment. Can you provide an example of how you have worked effectively as part of a team to achieve a positive outcome? This position involves physically demanding tasks, including patient transport, manual handling, equipment setup, and responding to changing priorities. Describe a situation where you had to manage multiple tasks while maintaining patient safety and quality of service. This role requires flexibility to work a 7-day rotating roster, including weekends, public holidays and on-call shifts, while following policies and infection prevention procedures. What qualities and experience make you well suited to this role, and how do you ensure you work safely and professionally in a fast-paced environment?

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Position Information Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description. How to Apply Read our application guide and tips for improving your application. Diversity, Culture & Inclusion We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community. Aboriginal Workforce For Aboriginal c

📌 Operating Theatre Support Specialist | Flexible Hours (Liverpool)
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