The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the Perioperative Services team and help deliver outstanding surgical care.

Operating Theatre Assistant

Why Join RMH?

• Casual opportunity
• Join a 16-Theatre Suite Covering All Surgical Specialties
• Contribute to a High-Performing Trauma and Emergency Surgical Team

About the role

The Royal Melbourne Hospital’s Perioperative Services team is seeking passionate and skilled people to help deliver outstanding surgical care.

As a leading trauma centre with a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we offer you the opportunity to work in a collaborative and patient-focused team. No two days are the same in our theatre suite — and every team member plays a vital role in delivering safe, timely, and effective care. 

This role offers the right candidate the opportunity progress from a PSA to TT, with potential to gain exposure to a broad range of surgical specialties — from trauma and emergency surgery to orthopaedics and neurosurgery

Key Accountabilities

• Provide vital support in the operating suite by assisting with patient transfers, theatre set-up, equipment handling and cleaning, and maintaining stock levels
• Be part of a cohesive team committed to safety, excellence, and patient-centred care
• Transport patients, perform routine cleaning, and support clinical teams in real-time

About You

• Hold a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or equivalent
• Have recent experience working as PSA or CA in a hospital or clinical environment
• Thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
• Value professional development and a culture of continuous improvement

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, including a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.