PRIMARY DETAIL
- Appointment Type: Various opportunities available. Open to candidates who are interested in casual, part time and permanent arrangements.
- Salary: Base salary From $76,868 - $107,956 and access to the full salary packaging benefit with Maxxia to maximise your take-home pay. salary based on relevant nursing experience year level.
- Location: Macquarie University Hospital (Wallumattagal Campus), North Ryde
- Be part of a university-owned, innovative academically integrated healthcare organisation where professional development, ongoing education and career progression are supported and encouraged
The Role
Macquarie University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse with recent perioperative theatre experience to join our specialised Neurosurgery & Spinal team.
In this dynamic role, you will be instrumental in supporting complex neurosurgical and spinal procedures, working alongside highly skilled surgeons, anaesthetists, and theatre staff. Your key responsibilities will include preparing the operating theatre for intricate spinal and cranial surgeries, managing highly specialised instruments and equipment, maintaining strict aseptic techniques, and delivering safe, patient-centred care during all phases of the perioperative journey.
You will play a critical role in anticipating the needs of the surgical team, responding rapidly to changes during procedures, and ensuring optimal patient outcomes in a high-stakes environment. This position offers the opportunity to deepen your expertise in one of the most technically demanding surgical specialties while working in a collaborative, forward-thinking team.
Whether you’re looking to advance your clinical skills or step into a more specialised area of theatre nursing, this is your chance to make a meaningful impact. Extensive training and professional development will be provided to support your growth and success in this specialised area of practice.
Join us and become part of a team dedicated to excellence in neurosurgical and spinal care.
Why Join Us
You’ll play a key role in shaping the future of integrated healthcare in Australia. You’ll join a supportive, collaborative team that is committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care backed by world-class research and teaching.
Macquarie University Health is Australia’s first fully integrated academic health sciences precinct, uniting the Macquarie University Hospital and MQ Health Clinics, with the Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences. Our mission is to deliver person-centred, high-quality, academically integrated healthcare that improves patient outcomes, enhances student learning, and drives impactful research.
At
Macquarie University Health
we unite the best clinicians, with world renowned researchers and clinical educators to lead the development of health and medical education and practice in Australia.
We are celebrating our 15 year anniversary
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Founded to advance the tripartite missions of clinical care, learning and research, we are bold and ambitious in our pursuit of patient-centred excellence.
Just 15km from Sydney’s CBD and easily accessible by metro, our Wallumattagal Campus in Macquarie Park offers a vibrant and inspiring place to work—right in one of the world’s greatest cities.
We offer fantastic range of Employee Benefits including:
- Salary sacrifice options and excellent salary packaging benefits (including venue hire, meals, entertainment and novated leasing) so you have great potential to maximise your income working for us
- Post graduate study and ongoing education support through scholarship programs
- Corporate private healthcare rates
- Macquarie University Childcare at a reduced staff rate
- Extensive Macquarie University facilities including sporting facilities, gym and pool
About You
Reporting to Nursing Unit Manager (Theatres), the successful applicant will have sound clinical nursing skills, a strong patient focus, and enthusiasm for working in a team. As a member of our multidisciplinary perioperative team, you will be expected to maintain a positive attitude, embrace innovation, and adapt to new practices. Excellent communication skills and a genuine dedication to providing outstanding care in the perioperative setting are essential.
To Apply
To be considered for this position, you will demonstrate the below requirements in your CV and a 1–2-page cover letter:
- Recent perioperative theatre experience – with experience in key areas such as Neurosurgery & Spinal essential for this role.
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Excellent organisational and time management skills and a proven ability to prioritise and multitask in a fast-paced environment and critical incidents.
- Flexible schedule.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and exercise independent professional judgement and critical thinking
- Well-developed computer skills including the use of electronic medical records systems, Microsoft Word, Excel and web-based research
Role-Specific Conditions
- Valid Working with Children Check (WWCC) for NSW (Please provide your WWCC number in your application)
- Registered Nurse/Enrolled Nurse with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
- MQ Health Immunisation screening
- This position requires a Criminal History Check
- Flexibility to work a variety of shifts
Please note: We reserve the right to progress or decline an application prior to the application closing date
Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights
General Enquiries: Bill Egarchos, Talent Acquisition Consultant,
bill.egarchos@mq.edu.au
Application Close Date: Sunday, 21st September 2025, 11:59pm
If you’re already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you’ll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job:
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Applications Close:
21/09/2025 11:59 PM
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At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our
Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework
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