Chw - operating suite - operations assistant (12 months temporary)

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time up to 19 April 2027
Position Classification: Ops Assist
Remuneration: 64514.11 - 66198.95 full time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 19
Requisition ID: REQ669698
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 19 June 2026
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As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

Work within a team environment to maintain the highest standard of support necessary to facilitate the care and movement of patients within the Perioperative services in a reliable, timely and effective manner.

To ensure a high standard of cleanliness is maintained in all areas of the Operating Suite, Recovery ward, Middleton and CSSD.

To assist within the Operating Rooms with patient care and positioning as directed by Registered Nurse, Surgeon or Anaesthetist.

Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Click "Apply Online" and submit your application including:

Responses to the questions below:

• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal, and ability to relate well and communicate respectfully to line management, colleagues and members of the public.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team, supporting others and taking directions from supervisors or other staff as appropriate.
• Demonstrated previous portering and cleaning experience in a hospital setting.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of this position, such as push, or pull mobile waste bins, patient beds and trolleys frequently.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of infection control standards, willing to clean room/areas that have been occupied by patients with possible or confirmed infections.
• Ability to prioritise and perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability and willingness to work shifts, on a rotating roster, including weekends and public holidays.

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child‐safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health's commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‐being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at SCHN‐EA‐

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.