Theatre Assistant – Training Positions

Lake Macquarie Private Hospital, Gateshead

The Opportunity

We are seeking those who are looking to transition into a new type of role. As a Theatre Assistant, you will play a vital support role within surgical teams.

Your responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Supporting the Surgical Team – Assist surgeons, anaesthetists, and nurses with preparing the operating rooms.
• Maintaining Sterility – Ensure that the theatre environment, equipment, and instruments remain sterile to reduce infection risks.
• Cleaning and Disinfecting – Clean the theatre after surgeries and preparing it for the next procedure. Handling of clinical waste.
• Inventory Management – Monitoring and restocking supplies.
• Assisting with Patient Positioning and Transfer – Safely transporting and positioning patients on the operating table, ensuring comfort and preventing injuries.

We have full time, part time or casual roles available and all training will be provided.

Skills and Experience

You will have excellent communication skills and a willingness to develop a working knowledge of hospital procedures. You will be a motivated, positive individual and demonstrate a high level of attention to detail. You will also need to be flexible and have the ability to work a rotating roster.

You will also bring:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effective within a team environment and independently as required.
• Excellent patient and customer service focus

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  

Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

*Please note casual employees may not be eligible for all benefits. 

The Hospital

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘People Caring for People’ since 1964.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Andrew Beath via, BeathA@ramsayhealth.com.au

Applications Close: 10/1/25

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com