Operations Assistant at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

33.38

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient Support Services, Hospital Operations, Manual Handling, Infection Prevention, Waste Disposal, Equipment Maintenance, Communication Skills, Computer Literacy, Documentation, Safety Protocols, Perioperative Support, Teamwork, Flexibility, Reliability, Rotating Roster Adherence

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Role title: Operations Assistant Role type: Permanent Fulltime Department and location: Ward Support Salary: $32.53 – $33.38 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging Better 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 role Safely prepare and set up operating theatres, positioning equipment, and specialty surgical items in accordance with daily operating lists and clinical direction. Assist with patient transfers, lifting, positioning, and perioperative support (including tourniquets and skin preparation) while adhering to manual handling and safety protocols. Transport patients, equipment, specimens, and specialty items across hospital departments as directed, always ensuring respectful and professional care. Maintain a clean and safe clinical environment through terminal cleaning, infection prevention practices, waste disposal, and equipment maintenance (including gas cylinders and lead aprons). Provide support across specialty areas including Perioperative Services, Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Endoscopy, and Day Procedure Unit. Assist with sensitive duties including the preparation and transfer of deceased patients, and provide broader hospital support during night shift as required. About you Experience in patient support services or hospital operations within a large or complex healthcare environment, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team. Strong written and verbal communication skills, basic computer literacy, and the ability to accurately follow instructions and document tasks. Sound knowledge of safe manual handling techniques and infection prevention and control principles, with a consistent commitment to workplace health and safety. Physically capable of undertaking manual duties including lifting, transferring patients, moving equipment, restocking supplies, and cleaning. Flexible and reliable, with availability to work across a 7-day rotating roster (including weekends, public holidays, and night shifts) and a commitment to ongoing professional development and mandatory training. Why work at St Vincent’s? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave About the hospital In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s hospital, Darlinghurst. A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus Centres 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 health Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please 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 checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal opportunity We 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 apply The closing date for applications is 13 March 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 contact TalentHealthNSW@svha.org.au Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies. Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The Operations Assistant is responsible for safely preparing and setting up operating theatres, positioning equipment, and providing essential perioperative support to patients, including transfers and lifting according to safety protocols. This role also involves maintaining a clean clinical environment through terminal cleaning, infection prevention practices, and equipment maintenance across various specialty areas.