Operating Assistant

Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital Perioperative Services is seeking Operating Room Assistant with a keen interest in providing outstanding care and support under the guidance of clinical staff throughout the perioperative journey of patients undergoing general anaesthesia.

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Operating Assistant - Senior
Remuneration: $32.6+ per hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Requisition ID: REQ585035

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting, and rewarding work every day. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There is a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You will feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you’ll be working:
The Operating Theatres is a fast-paced environment where time management, effective communication and collaborative teamwork is fundamental in providing high quality patient care.

What you’ll be doing:
Our Operating Room Assistant are an integral part of the multidisciplinary healthcare team, providing support and care to patients during their surgical journey under the supervision of clinical staff to provide this care. Within the operating theatre you will be assisting all clinical staff in caring for paediatric and adult patients with transferring patients and assisting with preparation of theatres. To provide a support service undergoing surgical procedures Within the perioperative unit you will be working amongst an inclusive and friendly team of clinicians to deliver care to patients by supporting the clinicians.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.


Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

Recent experience as an Operations Assistant or equivalent.
Demonstrate competence in manual handling and operating equipment related to the position.
Effective communication and time management skills.
Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
The ability to work independently without supervision when required.
Ability to problem solve.
Willingness to learn about patient positioning equipment.
Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Katy Biggs on Katy.Biggs@health.nsw.gov.au

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy . You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.


Applications Close: 7 July 2025 Read more