Operations Asssistant - Operating Suite

• Join a fast-paced surgical environment at Westmead Hospital

• Make a real difference supporting patient care and clinical teams

• Rotating 24/7 roster with opportunities to develop healthcare experience

Support patient journeys, coordinate critical operating suite services and deliver compassionate care in one of NSW's largest health facilities.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Operations Asssistant
Remuneration: $67,094.85 - $68,847.01 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working
Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's leading tertiary referral hospitals, delivering world-class healthcare to Western Sydney's rapidly growing community. As part of the Operating Suite team, you'll play a vital role in supporting clinicians and helping ensure patients receive safe, efficient and compassionate care throughout their surgical journey.

• Working alongside dedicated nursing, medical and allied health professionals, you'll thrive in a collaborative and supportive environment that values teamwork, respect and excellence in patient care.

• Be part of a highly regarded Operating Suite within a major teaching hospital

• Work in a culture guided by WSLHD's CORE Values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment

• Join a supportive multidisciplinary team focused on quality patient outcomes

• Gain valuable experience in a dynamic perioperative and high dependency environment

• Enjoy a varied role across a rotating 24-hour, 7-day roster

What you'll be doing
As an Operations Assistant, you will provide essential support to health professionals in the delivery of patient care within the Operating Suite, Recovery and High Dependency Unit. You will help maintain a safe, efficient and patient-focused environment while ensuring equipment, resources and patient transfers are managed effectively.

• Assist with the safe transfer, transport and positioning of patients throughout the Operating Suite and High Dependency Unit

• Deliver compassionate, person-centred support to patients who may be physically, mentally or emotionally distressed

• Prepare, clean and maintain operating rooms, equipment and surgical instrumentation to support clinical procedures

• Set up and manage patient positioning equipment for upcoming surgical procedures

• Operate industrial equipment and cleaning chemicals safely while maintaining high standards of infection prevention and workplace safety

Applications are sought for the role of Operations Assistants, for Westmead Operating Suites, a tertiary referral trauma centre with 24 operating rooms. The position is responsible for patient transport before and after procedures and positioning for surgery and includes ensuring operating tables and positioning devices are cleaned, maintained and applied using appropriate manual handling techniques, to support elective and emergency surgery. As well as collaborating with the multidisciplinary team to provide safe patient care.

Join Us and Make a Difference

At Western Sydney Local Health District, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare for the people of Western Sydney and beyond. Bring your commitment to patient care, teamwork and service excellence and help us create better health outcomes for our community.

Apply now and discover how rewarding a career with WSLHD can be. Together, we can deliver better health for all.

How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

• Ability to demonstrate experience in patient transportation and positioning within an Operating Suite and ability to adapt to the demands of a Perioperative environment.

• Sound knowledge of Operating Suite equipment and maintenance.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Work Health and Safety and Manual handling principles and requirements.

• Proven ability to communicate with a variety of patients, staff, and managers.

• Demonstrated experience working in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Requisition ID: REQ648600
Applications Close: 30th July 2026

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Elizabeth Stafidas at [email protected]