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Role title: Operations AssistantRole type: Permanent, FulltimeDepartment and location: Ward SupportSalary: $64,514.11 - $66,198.95 + Super + Salary PackagingBetter and fairer care. Always.We are St Vincent''s Health Australia, Australia''s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.About the roleJoin one of Sydney''s leading hospitals supporting some of Australia''s most complex and life-saving transplant procedures.As an Operations Assistant (Theatres), you will play a critical role in ensuring the safe and efficient operation of our operating theatres and procedural areas. This is a fast-paced, high-acuity environment requiring teamwork, situational awareness, and the ability to anticipate clinical needs.Prepare and maintain operating theatres in line with surgical lists, including equipment setup, instrumentation support, infection control, and safe handling of specialised itemsProvide perioperative support including patient transfers, positioning, and assistance with procedures such as tourniquet application and skin preparationTransport patients, specimens, equipment, and critical items safely across clinical areasRequirement to work across all shifts including day, afternoon and night shiftsAbout youYou are a motivated and reliable healthcare support professional who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and is keen to develop within perioperative services.Demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to follow clinical instruction, prioritise tasks, and respond in time-critical situations.Have a sound understanding of manual handling, patient safety, and infection control practices.Be physically capable of performing manual duties including patient transfers, equipment handling, and cleaning.Be reliable, adaptable, and flexible to work across a 24/7 rotating roster including nights, weekends, and public holidays.Experience in operating theatres, or procedural areas, with exposure to high-acuity, fast-paced healthcare environments is preferred but not essential.Why work at St Vincent''s?Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our communityDiscounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness PassportAccess to discounted private health insurance with MedibankAccess to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-freeCommitted to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leaveAbout the hospitalIn this role you will be based at St Vincent''s hospital, Darlinghurst.A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful locationSurrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beachesA place of expert clinical care for at-risk peopleClosely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campusCentres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, cardiology, cancer care, AIDS/HIV, respiratory medicine, mental health, homeless health, drug & alcohol services, and correctional healthSponsorship / work rights for AustraliaPlease note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.Pre-employment checksYour employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.Equal opportunityWe celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.How to applyThe closing date for applications is 23 April 2026.Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.For more information and to apply, please CLICK HERE.Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.