Employment Type: Permanent Full Time | Position Classification: Operations Assistant | Remuneration: $67,094.86 - $68,847.01 per annum plus Superannuation | Hours Per Week: 38 | Applications Close: 16 November 2026

Role

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it. The Operations Assistant supports the members of the multi disciplinary team by setting up equipment, helping to position patients and cleaning of used equipment within the operating suite. They are also expected to transport patients, goods and specimens to various departments within the organisation. These duties need to be undertaken in an efficient and courteous manner.

Additional Benefits

- Financial benefits - Salary packaging options - Up to $9K for living expenses, $2.6K meal & entertainment, Novated Leasing; and Discounted Private Health Insurance.
- Work-life balance - Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Professional growth - Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training with RTO My Health Learning.
- Health & wellbeing - Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.

Selection Criteria

- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and communicate as a team member.
- Demonstrates ability to prioritise tasks and work under pressure.
- Demonstrated ability to follow procedures correctly and take direction from other members of the multi disciplinary team.
- Ability to undertake manual handling tasks and meet physical demands of the role.
- Basic Computer skills.
- Ability to work a rotating roster.

Diversity & Inclusion





We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

CORE Values

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best chance to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [email protected] and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for all positions prior to offer. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support ([email protected]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.

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📌 Operating Assistant (Sydney)
🏢 South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
📍 Sydney