At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support the operating theatre team while ensuring patient safety and efficient operations.
- Company: Hurstville Private Hospital, dedicated to extraordinary care and high standards.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, career development, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Join a diverse team in a dynamic healthcare setting with growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in healthcare preferred; strong teamwork and communication skills essential.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.
Are you highly motivated? Do you pride yourself on integrity? Are you interested in career development, progression, flexibility and want a “Healthe” work/life balance?
Who we are
Hurstville Private Hospital is all about Real People and Extraordinary Care. We are committed to the provision of high standards of health care delivery and continually strive to improve performance. We are an acute surgical facility comprising of 157 beds, owned and operated by Healthe Care Pty Ltd. Hurstville Private is located 16km southeast of Sydney’s CBD and enjoys employment of diverse culture mix and backgrounds.
What our patients say about us: ‘fantastic staff that go the extra mile every step of the way’
As a Leading Hand Operating Theatre Assistant, you will play a vital role within our perioperative team, helping to ensure a safe, efficient, and supportive environment for patients, clinicians, and visitors. You will provide leadership and operational support while contributing to the smooth day-to-day functioning of the operating theatre complex.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely transfer patients to and from operating theatres and perioperative areas.
- Assist with patient positioning and manual handling in accordance with safe work practices.
- Prepare and set up operating theatres to support surgical procedures.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised theatre environment throughout operating sessions.
- Support nursing and clinical staff to facilitate efficient theatre operations.
- Assist in supervising and coordinating the daily activities of the Theatre Assistant team.
- Ensure adherence to infection prevention, workplace health and safety, and organisational policies and procedures.
About You
You are a reliable, motivated, and proactive individual who thrives in a fast-paced healthcare environment. You demonstrate excellent teamwork, a strong commitment to patient-centred care, and the ability to lead by example.
Essential Criteria
- Previous experience working as a Theatre Orderly or Operating Theatre Assistant (highly regarded but not essential).
- Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to support and coordinate a team.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and service.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Flexibility to work rotating AM and PM shifts, Monday to Friday.
- Sound understanding of workplace health and safety practices, including manual handling principles.
Desirable Criteria
- Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, Health Support Services, or equivalent qualification.
- Previous experience in a perioperative environment.
- Knowledge of infection prevention and control practices within a healthcare setting.
Why Join Us?
Join a dedicated perioperative team committed to delivering safe, high-quality care in a supportive and professional environment. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to positive patient outcomes while developing your leadership skills within a dynamic healthcare setting.
Applications Close Tuesday 17 November 2026 @ 5:00pm
Position Enquiries & Application
Position Enquires & Application (including current CV and cover letter addressing Essential Criteria) to: Alanna Clifford Operational Manager - Perioperative Services Email: ***************@healthecare.com.au
Leading Hand Operating Theatre Assistant in Sydney employer: Healthe Care Group
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