Hands on perioperative support in a fast-paced theatre environment
Make a real difference to patient experience and safety every day
Join a supportive team at a leading Western Sydney hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Operations Assistant
Remuneration: $64,514.10 - $66,198.95 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital
Where you'll be working: Blacktown Hospital is part of Western Sydney Local Health District and delivers high quality, patient centred care to one of Australia's most diverse communities. You will join a committed perioperative team focused on safety, teamwork and continuous improvement.
* Large tertiary hospital with modern operating theatres
* Strong culture of collaboration, respect and accountability
* Inclusive and supportive multidisciplinary environment
* Focus on patient safety, dignity and person-centred care
* Opportunities to build skills across perioperative services
What you'll be doing
In this hands‑on support role, you will work under the direction of nursing and medical staff to ensure safe, efficient patient flow and well prepared operating environments.
* Transport and position patients across theatres, recovery and HDU
* Assist clinical staff with patient care and positioning requirements
* Clean and prepare operating rooms and deliver surgical equipment
* Use equipment and chemicals safely in line with WHS standards
* Participate in quality improvement, safety reporting and mandatory training
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
* Ability to demonstrate experience is patient transportation and positioning within the operating theatres and the ability to adapt to demands of the peri‑operative environment
* Sound knowledge and understanding of infection control, work health and safety and manual handling requirements and principles.
* Demonstrates effective communication with the multidisciplinary team, visitors, patients and their carers.
* Demonstrates the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and take direction from peri‑operative management, team leaders and other staff as required.
* Ability to work a rotating roster including nights, weekends, and public holidays and when required Mt Druitt operating theatres.
Requisition ID: REQ
Applications Close: 19th January 2026
Need more information?
* Find out more about applying for this position.
* Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
* Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
* For inquiries about the role, contact Diane Barben on
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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