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Operating Theatre Assistant
Caboolture Hospital, Caboolture
Join the Perioperative Unit as an Operating Theatre Assistant, playing a vital role in supporting surgical teams, preparing clinical environments, assisting with patient transfers, and helping deliver safe, efficient and high-quality care in a fast-paced theatre setting.
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | OO3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAB691869 |
| Closing date | 19-Sep-2026 |
| Job duration | Permanent |
| Contact person | Maritza Harvey |
| Contact details | (07) 5433 8654 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
The Operating Theatre Assistant provides essential operational support within the Perioperative Unit at Caboolture Hospital, helping to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of surgical services. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the role is responsible for maintaining theatre readiness, supporting patient movement and positioning, and assisting with the preparation of procedure rooms and equipment in accordance with established standards and procedures.
The successful candidate will contribute to a safe and effective operating theatre environment by supporting infection control practices, maintaining equipment and stock, assisting with patient transfers, and ensuring theatre areas are clean and prepared for procedures. This role plays a key part in supporting positive patient outcomes and the smooth operation of perioperative services.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Prepare and set up operating theatres and procedure rooms with required equipment and consumables.
- Clean and maintain perioperative environments, equipment rooms and stock areas to infection control standards.
- Assist with the safe transfer and positioning of patients between theatre, PACU, ICU and holding bays.
- Operate within workplace health and safety requirements while supporting a safe surgical environment.
- Manage theatre supplies, linen and waste handling processes to support efficient theatre operations.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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