About your opportunity

This position is for an experienced Operating Theatre Assistant who has the experience to work in our Elective, Emergency and Trauma Operating Theatres. Experience in a variety of specialties is essential including; orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, vascular, cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, Kidney Transplant, ENT and obstetrics.

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.

Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing. Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the prospect to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.

Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $36.09 to $38.06 p.h.



(OO3)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

Requirements:
Highly Desirable: Although not mandatory, qualifications relevant to the position would be well regarded.
Shifts: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Probation period may apply.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Tanya Schafer on (07) 4433 3373.

Apply ONLINE: https:// apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD -TV695586

Applications close: Friday 13 November 2026

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.

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🏢 Queensland Government
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