At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in operating theatres across various specialties, ensuring smooth surgical procedures.
- Company: Join Townsville Hospital and Health Service, a leader in healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and superannuation contributions.
- Other info: Flexible shifts and a supportive community-focused culture await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in operating theatre roles; relevant qualifications are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 23 - 24 $ per hour.
About your opportunity This position is for an experienced Operating Theatre Assistant who has the experience to work in our Elective, Emergency and Trauma Operating Theatres.
Experience in a variety of specialties is essential including; orthopaedics, general surgery, urology, vascular, cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, Kidney Transplant, ENT and obstetrics.
About your new employer Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a diverse and rewarding healthcare environment, combining advanced clinical practice, innovation, and professional development.
As a leading tertiary and referral service, we provide opportunities to work alongside multidisciplinary teams, contribute to complex healthcare delivery, and access ongoing education, training, and career advancement pathways.
Our supportive and community-focused culture fosters collaboration, inclusion, and wellbeing.
Located across the vibrant rural, urban, and coastal communities of North Queensland, Townsville HHS offers an enviable lifestyle, affordable living, flexible work options, and the opportunity to enjoy a rewarding career while achieving work-life balance.
Competitive salary and benefits: We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Salary range: $36.09 to $38.06 p. h. (OO3)4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading12.75% employer contribution to superannuation Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available
Requirements: Highly
Desirable: Although not mandatory, qualifications relevant to the position would be well regarded.
Shifts: Appointees will be required to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
Probation period may apply.
Pre-employment checks will be conducted.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Tanya Schafer on .
Apply ONLINE: https:// apply-springboard. health. qld. gov. au/jobs/QLD -TV695586Applications close: Friday 13 November 2026Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.
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