Job Details
* Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (minimum 16 hours per week) up to November 2026
* Position Classification: Operation Assistant
* Remuneration: $32.53 - $33.38 per hour + annual leave loading + Superannuation
* Location: Canterbury Hospital
* Requisition ID: REQ666653
Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our vision is excellence in health and healthcare for all!
Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family‐centred care. Since opening in 1929 our hospital continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community and incorporate new models of care.
Responsibilities
To provide support services to the activities in the Perioperative Department by performing any or all of the tasks assigned to this position and contributing to the achievement of safe patient outcomes.
Engaged in the provision of porterage, theatre linen supplies, cleaning services, and intraoperative theatre duties including transfers of patients onto the operating table and positioning of patients.
Ideal Candidate / Qualifications
* Previous experience in intraoperative theatre duties including transfer of patients onto the operating table and positioning of patients, or willingness to learn.
* Ability to commit to a roster providing afternoon and evening cover 7 days a week, including night shift.
* Specialised cleaning skills.
Benefits and Perks
* Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading.
* Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
* Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
* Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
* Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
For enquiries, please contact Maryanne McCaighy via email at .
Applications Close: 7 June 2026.
For Applicant Support and Information, visit 'Applicant Information'.
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