At a Glance
- Tasks: Support patient care and maintain cleanliness in the Operating Suite.
- Company: Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, dedicated to children's health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work, salary packaging, and fitness passport.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with strong career growth and commitment to child safety.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Team player with a passion for healthcare and child safety.
The predicted salary is between 67094 - 68847 $ per year.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Ops Assist - Others
Remuneration: 67094.86 - 68847.01 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ702015
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 11 November 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Elizabeth Mead.
At the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network, every role helps children and young people live their healthiest lives. 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.
What You'll Be Doing:
- 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.
Additional Benefits (where applicable):
- Flexible work opportunities
- Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits
- Accrued days off (ADOs)
- Fitness passport
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
Child Safe Standards:
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.
Additional Information:
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.
NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements must be met prior to commencement. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian.
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 full or 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.
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Contact Details:
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network Recruitment Team
