Your Next Step in Healthcare Starts Here
Remuneration: $31.28 - $32.10 per hour + Superannuation
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time 8hrs/week
Position Classification: Operations Assistant - Others
Requisition ID: REQ
Location: Cessnock Hospital
Closing Date: Sunday, 2nd November 2025
Join Our Perioperative Team as an Operations Assistant!
Looking to gain hands‑on experience in a hospital setting or pick up some extra shifts during the week? This is a fantastic opportunity for someone studying nursing or health sciences who’s keen to develop practical skills and experience in an operating theatre environment.
Primary day: Friday (between 7:00am – 6:30pm)
Additional shifts: Opportunity to pick up extra shifts during staff leave
In this role, you will:
- Assist nurses with preparing equipment and supporting safe patient movement between Day Stay and Theatres.
- Help maintain clean, safe, and ready operating rooms between procedures.
- Check and maintain essential equipment used in patient care.
- Receive full training in reprocessing (cleaning) endoscopes – an excellent foundation for anyone pursuing a healthcare career.
We are looking for someone who has:
You are attentive and proactive, ready to stay one step ahead. You have an understanding of manual handling, infection control, and workplace safety, and are comfortable thinking on your feet to solve problems as they arise. Above all, you are friendly and approachable, able to put patients at ease and make their experience as comfortable as possible.
Why Join Us?
- A small, collaborative team where everyone supports one another.
- On‑the‑job orientation and training with guidance from team leaders, clinical nurse specialists, NUMs, and educators.
- No weekend work.
- The chance to develop new skills and gain insight into the operating theatre environment.
- Ideal for nursing students or those exploring a future in healthcare.
- Access to leave entitlements (annual, sick, and parental leave pro‑rate for part‑time employees).
- Promote your wellbeing with the Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description.
2) Find out more about applying for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Katharine Redhead at
Information for Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description. For assistance addressing selection criteria visit Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help Indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit
Additional Information
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 recent employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging
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. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS at or.
Hunter New England Health
Hunter New England Health is 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. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.
Welcome Experience
Help you and your family connect with local people and resources. Learn more at
Connect with us on Facebook and LinkedIn
#J-18808-Ljbffr