Operating Theatre Assistant - Fastrack

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Supportive Workplace Culture and Regional Advantage

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle. Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment.

Competitive salary and benefits:

Generous remuneration package value up to $27,468 p.a. comprising:

• Salary: $35.21 per hour (OO3)
• 4 - 6 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading
• 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation.
• District Allowance
• Foul Linen Allowance

About your opportunity:

Join us as an experienced Operating Theatre Assistant, working across Elective, Emergency and Trauma Operating Theatres. You will support nursing, medical and surgical staff within th e15-theatre complex, supporting a safe and efficient operating environment. This hands-on role involves frequent lifting and manual handling of patients and medical equipment, with equipment and training provided. You will work a continuous shift roster across AM, PM and night duties, with varied shift lengths to support service delivery.

Requirements:

• Qualifications relevant to the position are highly desirable. 
• Must be available to work all shifts in accordance with the unit roster.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
• Probation period may apply.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!

Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Tanya Schafer on (07) 4433 3373.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs//QLD-TV690836

Applications close: Monday, 7 September 2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Please download the Role Description from the `Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.