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Support Safe, Efficient Surgical Care in a Welcoming Rural Hospital

Remuneration: $33.83 - $34.72 per hour + superannuation
Location: Cessnock District Hospital
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Ops Assist
Requisition ID: REQ686667
Applications Close: Sunday 28th February 2027

About the role:

We are looking for casual staff to join our Operating Theatre Team, where you will provide support to complement the delivery of safe, effective, and quality patient care.

Core Responsibilities:

• Patient Care & Transport: Move, transfer, and position patients safely between theatre, recovery, day stay and wards while maintaining patient dignity.
• Theatre Turnaround: Clean, prepare, and maintain operating rooms, surgical equipment between procedures.
• Equipment Management: Assemble and check equipment for cleanliness and function and report any faulty items.
• General Support: Transport specimens securely, restock supplies, and assist nursing or medical staff during surgical lists.

Where you’ll be working:

Cessnock District Hospital is a welcoming rural facility providing high-quality surgical and emergency services to the local community. The hospital features a Medical and Surgical Ward, a busy Emergency Department and an onsite Operating Theatre supported by

About you:

• High level written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience in intraoperative theatre duties including transfer of patients onto the operating table and positioning of patients, or willingness to learn.
• Ability to work morning and afternoon shifts Monday - Friday.
• Specialised cleaning skills.
• Ability to work under the direction and supervision of a Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated commitment to working within scope of practice.
• Commitment to safe, person-centred care.
Willingness to participate in relevant education and competency development.
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What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Additional Information:

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?


For role related queries or questions contact Katharine Redhead on Katharine.Redhead@health.nsw.gov.au