About your new employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic and diverse healthcare environment, supporting high-quality service delivery across a large regional network. As a leading tertiary provider, we foster innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration and continuous professional development.
Employees benefit from strong career development opportunities, including access to training, education and progression pathways, supported by partnerships with leading institutions.
Our organisation promotes a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture, combined with the lifestyle advantages of North Queensland , including short commutes, affordable living and access to both urban and coastal communities. Flexible work options and a strong focus on employee wellbeing support a balanced and rewarding career.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Base salary range: $35.04 - $36.73 p.h. (OO3)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
On-call and shift allowances (where applicable)
Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
About your opportunity
As an Operating Theatre Assistant, you will play an essential role in supporting our multidisciplinary perioperative team to deliver safe, efficient and patient-focused care across a busy 15-theatre operating complex. Working closely with nursing, medical and surgical staff, you will contribute to the smooth day-to-day operation of the theatre environment while helping to ensure the highest standards of patient care and safety.
This hands-on role involves assisting with the safe transfer and positioning of patients, supporting clinical procedures under direction, maintaining theatre equipment, and ensuring operating theatres and associated areas are cleaned and prepared in accordance with Queensland Health and Infection Control standards. You will also assist with stock management, equipment checks, and other operational support duties that contribute to the efficient functioning of Perioperative Services.
The role requires a strong commitment to teamwork, workplace safety and patient-centred care. It involves frequent manual handling activities, including lifting and moving patients and equipment, with comprehensive manual handling training provided.
This is a continuous shift work position, with staff working a rotating roster across morning, afternoon and night shifts, ensuring the provision of high-quality support services 24 hours a day.
If you are a reliable, motivated team player who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment and enjoys making a meaningful contribution to patient care, we encourage you to apply.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; please contact: David Murdoch on (07) 4433 4326.
Applications close: Wednesday, 22 July 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
