Operating Room Assistant

About this role

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time or Part Time (until 15 August 2027) and Casual Position Classification: Operations Assistant Remuneration: $64,514.11 - $66,198.95 per annum (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable) Hours Per Week: up to 38 Requisition ID: REQ675711 Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital Are you looking to make a significant impact within regional communities? About the role: Join our Perioperative Services team as an Operating Room Assistant and play a vital role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care within the operating theatre environment. In this hands-on role, you will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure the smooth, timely and effective preparation and operation of theatre services. As the Operating Room Assistant, you will be responsible for: * Transportation of patients * Preparing operating theatres as per theatre schedules * Preparation and position of patient * Cleaning of operating suite as per guidelines * Maintain compliance with appropriate theatre apparel as required and as per ACORN Standards * Work as part of a multidisciplinary perioperative services team What MLHD offers: * Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities. * Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy. * Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing. * Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities. * Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health. Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate: * Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation * Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team * Flexibility and willingness to work a rotating roster with varying shift times * Ability to follow directions, demonstrate initiative and apply effective problem-solving skills * Commitment to maintaining privacy, confidentiality and professional standards More information: 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Justine Bowden – A/NM Perioperative Services on Justine.Bowden@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat. Applications close: 31 July 2026 MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community. If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative. This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have. .