Theatre Operating Assistant

Theatre Operating Assistant - Fairfield Hospital - Perm PT South Western Sydney Local Health District REQ Employment Type: Permanent Part Time working 24 hours per weekLocation: Fairfield HospitalPosition Classification: Ops AssistRemuneration: $32.53 - $33.38 per hour About the Opportunity Fairfield Hospital is seeking enthusiastic and reliable Operations Assistants to join our dynamic team in a Casual Pool position. This a rewarding opportunity to play a vital role in supporting patients care and Theatre operations. You will be responsible for safe transportation of patients between wards, Theatres, recovery and other clinical areas, while ensuring the cleanliness and readiness of operating suites. Your contribution will help maintain a safe, efficient and compassion environment for both patient and staff. In this hands‑on role, you will assist with patient positioning, equipment set‑up, and infection control procedures, as well as support the clinical teams with tasks such as transferring patients and maintaining stock levels. You will also help manage waste removal, cleaning duties and messenger services throughout the hospital. If you are a team player with a strong work ethic, attention to detail and a commitment to health and safety, we would love to hear from you. What You'll be Doing Safe transportation of patients to and from theatre as well as the cleanliness of theatres. All staff are expected to take reasonable care that their actions do not adversely affect the health and safety of others, that they comply with any reasonable instruction that is given them and with any reasonable policies/procedures relating to health or safety in the workplace, as well as notifying any hazards/risks or incidents to their managers. Where You'll Be Working Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles. Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community while providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team. The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria. How to Apply To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application. Do you have recent experience working in an operating theatre, and are you willing to learn new skills as an Operating Assistant? Can you describe your commitment to working effectively as part of a team? How would you demonstrate accurate and appropriate verbal and written communication skills in a healthcare setting? Do you have experience with manual handling, and can you apply safe practices in this area? South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details. Health & Fitness South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport. Transforming Your Experience Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHD’s key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment. To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency. At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with disability and people from the LGBT+ community to apply. SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today. #J-18808-Ljbffr