Step into a Vital Theatre Support Role at Mount Isa Hospital
Join the North West Hospital and Health Service as a Theatre Support Officer and play a key role in creating a safe, efficient, and patient-centred operating environment. This permanent full-time position supports surgical teams, enhances patient safety, and contributes to continuous quality improvement across our Operating Suite.
North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS)
* Unique locations
* Friendly communities
* Regional, rural and remote $$$ incentives
Working with us
* Base salary ranges between $67,462 and $71,412 p.a. (OO3).
* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution.
* Long Service Leave and Sick Leave accrual.
* Tax savings through salary sacrificing options are also available.
In your downtime ,
we offer 4 weeks p.a. recreational leave with a 17.5% loading/bonus.
Professionally ,
our HHS values professionalism, leadership capability, excellence and resilience in our staff. We are committed to providing extraordinary opportunities for career development including in-house training, development and mentoring programs.
The lifestyle
in Mount Isa is family friendly; it is a vibrant city with an outback community feel. You will fall in love with the natural splendour of the North West Queensland region, the experience of a rural/urban community and the opportunity to make a real and positive difference... and want to stay.
The Traditional Owners of the area are the Kalkadoon people.
Mount Isa is a great place to live and work
About The Role
As a Theatre Support Officer, you will help create a safe, well-prepared and culturally responsive environment for patients and clinical teams. You'll support the effective functioning of our Operating Suite through hands-on assistance, equipment preparation, and collaborative teamwork.
Key Responsibilities
* Safely transport patients and assist theatre staff, including participating in on-call duties.
* Prepare operating theatres with required equipment, instruments and supplies.
* Replenish surgical supplies, manage clinical waste, and maintain infection control standards.
* Clean, disinfect and reset theatres and equipment between procedures.
* Maintain patient confidentiality, privacy and dignity.
* Participate in ongoing training, quality improvement and clinical governance activities.
* Follow all WHS, policies and procedures to ensure a safe, high-quality service.
* Provide culturally safe and respectful care to Aboriginal, Torres Strait Islander and culturally diverse patients..
Requirements
* Pre-employment screening will be conducted for the successful applicant, including Criminal History checks.
* This is a VPD risk role and may require evidence of vaccination or immunity to: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis, and Tuberculosis.
* A period of probation may apply.
Interested?
Download the Role Description for further information and application / interview preparation.
Contact: Veroshnee Meek on
Applications close: Wednesday 03 December 2025
Occupational group
Services & Hospitality