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Theatre Assistant


Mackay Base Hospital

Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.

Join our growing Health Service and be part of a culture built on collaboration, trust, respect, and teamwork.

Whether you’re working in regional, rural, or remote settings, we offer unique opportunities and experiences you won’t find in a metropolitan hospital.

Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Health Service Support
Classification OO3
Workplace Location Mackay region
Job ad reference QLD/671525
Closing date 04-Jan-2026
Job duration Refer to Role Description
Contact person Lauren Hill
Contact details 07 4885 5344
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Role details

The Theatre Department at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Theatre Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis.

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

To provide efficient and effective operational support services within the Operating Theatre Unit by following established standards and procedures and supporting a highly compatible and supportive working team environment.

About the Team

The Mackay Base Hospital Perioperative Department is a 7 day a week, 24 hours, on-call unit which specialises in General, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, ENT, Urology, Dental and Trauma surgery. Additionally, the Anaesthetic unit actively works as a main component of the Acute Pain Service and as such, is a national leader in this field.

About our Hospital and Health Service

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Some of our great benefits on offer

  • Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
  • Flexible working arrangements
  • A diverse work culture
  • Career development
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Education opportunities, Study and Research
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
  • Fitness Passport

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Applicants are to apply online and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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