Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Operations Assistant - Others
Remuneration: $33.83 - $34.72 Per Hour + Super
Hours Per Week: 20
Requisition ID: REQ678553
Location: Gloucester Soldiers' Memorial Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday 26 July 2026
Join our perioperative team and help deliver safe, high-quality surgical care to your local community.
About the Team
Gloucester Soldiers Memorial Hospital (GSMH) is a welcoming acute healthcare facility within the Lower Mid North Coast Sector of Hunter New England Local Health District. Proudly serving the Gloucester community, the hospital features 14 acute beds, a busy Emergency Department, a Day Stay Unit and an onsite Operating Theatre.
Supported by visiting surgeons and medical officers, our theatre provides a range of services including general surgery, endoscopy and ophthalmology. As part of our close-knit multidisciplinary team, you'll enjoy a collaborative workplace where every team member makes a meaningful contribution to delivering exceptional patient care.
About the Role
As an Operating Assistant, you will play an essential role in ensuring the smooth operation of our perioperative services. Working closely with nursing and medical staff, you'll help prepare patients and operating theatres while maintaining a safe, clean and efficient environment for surgical procedures.
Reporting to the Nurse Unit Manager, your responsibilities will include:
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Transporting patients safely to and from the operating theatre.
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Preparing operating theatres in accordance with daily theatre schedules.
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Assisting with patient preparation and positioning for surgical procedures.
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Cleaning and maintaining the operating suite in line with infection prevention guidelines.
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Ensuring compliance with theatre attire requirements and ACORN Standards.
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Working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary perioperative team to support high-quality patient care.
About You
We're looking for someone who enjoys working in a team environment and takes pride in providing high-quality support to patients and clinicians.
You will bring:
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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The ability to work effectively under the direction of the Nurse Unit Manager.
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Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing tasks.
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Previous experience as an Operating Assistant, or a genuine willingness to learn and develop in the role.
Whether you're experienced or looking to build your skills in perioperative services, we encourage you to apply.
Why join Hunter New England Health?
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Be part of one of the largest and most diverse Local Health Districts in NSW
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Influence digital solutions that directly support patient care and clinical outcomes
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Salary packaging options
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Work collaboratively with passionate clinicians and digital health professionals
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Enjoy career development opportunities within NSW Health
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Make a real difference across a large, complex health service
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Fitness Passport for you and your family
What you'll be doing
Work as a multi-skilled member of the Operating Theatre Team to provide, non-clinical ancillary support to the theatre staff to complement the delivery of safe, effective and quality patient care. The position is also required to deliver services to the theatre campus & the general hospital as directed by facility management.
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Nicole Briggenshaw on
[email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via
[email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact
[email protected] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
Casual opportunities may be available for recommended applicants
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