Requisition ID: REQ705090

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time, 16 hours per week

Remuneration: $33.83 - $34.72 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging + Flexible Working (subject to approval)

Location: Bowral Hospital

Applications close: 22/11/26

Contact: Vanessa Baxter - NUM Perioperative Services Department on [email protected]

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

Perioperative Services Department at Bowral and District Hospital, is dedicated to the delivery of outstanding patient care. With a strong focus on staff and patient experience, we promote a culture of safety and collegiality where staff are supported to achieve their full potential and our patients are involved in decisions about their care.An exciting opportunity exists for an enthusiastic and suitably experienced person to join the Perioperative Team as the Operating Theatre Assistant.

The Operating Theatre

Assistant will work within a agile team environment to provide protected, reliable and supportive assistance to the nursing and medical staff in the provision of surgical services through non-clinical functions.

- Work in a fast-growing health district alongside a supportive team with emphasis on professional and personal growth.
- Great opportunity to develop your career and receive exposure to Bowral's operating theatres.

Are You the Right Fit? Responsibilities The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator with an interest in patient care, safety and service delivery. They will have an attention to detail and a proven track record of completing tasks to a high standard regardless of whether they are working independently or as part of the dynamic perioperative team. Overall responsibilities include the preparation of operating theatre equipment, transport of patients, specimens and equipment, assisting with the transfer, positioning, prepping and/or physical supporting of patients, cleaning of floors and furniture, removal of soiled linen and waste,



restocking supplies and maintaining safe and hygienic conditions within the operating suite.You will also possess:

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work effectively within a team environment and independently
- Moderate to high level of physical fitness
- Excellent patient and customer service focus
- Be available for a range of shifts across a 7 day rotating roster

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 in an operating theatre or a similar clinical environment, and explain your willingness to learn new skills required of an Operating Assistant.
- Are you aware of and acknowledge that this position requires the ability to work a 7-day rotating roster, covering mornings/afternoons/nights, weekends and Public Holidays?
- Provide an example that demonstrates your ability to work effectively in a team while using clear communication, safe manual handling practices, and basic computer skills.

If you’d like more details, we’re here to help.

- 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 [email protected]
- We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming setting. 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 candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact [email protected]. Support is also available through the Stepping Up website.

More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

- Financial Perks
- 12% superannuation
- Salary packaging and novated leasing via Smart Salary
- Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
- One extra day off each month for full-time employees

- Work-Life Balance

- Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

- Grow Your Career

- Access to learning opportunities through our dedicated Education and Organisational Development team, who support staff with training, workshops, and career development programs.

- Health & Wellbeing

- Discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
- Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
- Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

- Vaccination Requirements
- All staff must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting.

- Child Safe Employment

- South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Secure Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

- Temporary Positions

- For fixed-term or temporary contracts, there may be opportunities for ongoing permanent employment, subject to policy and organisational requirements.

📌 Operations Assistant - Bowral Hospital - Perm PT
🏢 South Western Sydney Local Health District
📍 Bowral