Operations Assistant

Role overview

Central Coast Local Health District is seeking Operations Assistants to help keep hospital and surgical services functioning efficiently. This permanent role is based at CCLHD in Central Coast, New South Wales, and supports multidisciplinary teams by maintaining orderly, safe, and clean clinical environments that contribute to quality patient care.

Employment details

• Employment can be offered on a permanent full-time or permanent part-time basis.
• Position classification: Operations Assistant.
• Hourly pay range: $32.53 to $33.38.
• Weekly pay range: $1,236.40 to $1,268.70.
• Up to 38 hours per week.
• Location: CCLHD, Central Coast, New South Wales, Australia.
• Requisition ID: REQ664343.
• Application closing time: Sunday, 28 June 2026 at 11:59 pm.

What the role involves

In this position, you will assist theatre teams, clinical staff, patients, and support services to ensure hospital operations continue smoothly. The work contributes directly to patient flow, service efficiency, and the overall care experience.

• Help operating theatre teams run theatre lists and surgical procedures efficiently.
• Move patients, equipment, and supplies around the facility to support care delivery and bed management.
• Assist across wards, theatres, and other clinical spaces with linen handling, store tasks, and general support for clinical staff.
• Carry out cleaning tasks to keep the environment safe, tidy, and welcoming.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate clearly with patients, carers, and healthcare team members.

About you

The ideal candidate will have practical support services experience and the ability to work well in a busy hospital setting. Strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability are important, along with a commitment to safe work practices and positive patient experiences.

• Experience in a care, health, aged care, cleaning, or support services setting.
• Good spoken and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and also contribute effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Comfort working in a theatre environment and supporting a range of patient care functions.
• Willingness to work rotating shifts, including weekends and public holidays.
• Understanding of workplace health and safety, including safe manual handling.
• Commitment to high-quality support work and positive patient interactions.

Eligibility

Applicants must already have the right to work in Australia, or be an Australian permanent resident or citizen. Candidates who do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.

Benefits

• Enjoy better work-life balance with one accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
• Increase take-home pay through salary packaging, reduce vehicle expenses with novated leasing, and access relocation support.
• Access wellbeing support such as discounted gym memberships through Fitness Passport, free flu shots, telehealth services, confidential EAP counselling for employees and family members, and discounted private health insurance.
• Build your career with free professional development learning and secondment opportunities.

Additional information

Central Coast Local Health District is committed to child safety, equal opportunity, and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may access support through the Stepping Up initiative and can contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team for one-on-one assistance.

This role is subject to NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements for Category A positions. Evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases is mandatory before starting, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment. COVID-19 vaccination is strongly recommended in line with national guidance, but it is not a condition of employment.

An eligibility list or talent pool may be created from this recruitment process to fill future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time vacancies.

For application support, candidates are encouraged to apply on weekdays when technical help is available.

Contact

Christopher Mckelvie
Phone: 02 4320 3471
Email: christopher.mckelvie@health.nsw.gov.au