Operating Theatre Assistant
Mater Group · Springfield Categories · AU
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Demand65
Career growth35
Healthcare fit15
Remote potential–
5-year outlook
Hourly rate around $35.74-$37.46 with limited advancement; likely to remain a support-level wage with modest increases, not a high-growth salary trajectory.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
entry
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-14
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Not recommended for clinicians seeking to leverage their expertise; this is a support role better suited for those without clinical training or those seeking a complete career change to hospital operations.
Who should apply
Healthcare graduates or individuals with prior OTA experience; not ideal for doctors, nurses, or allied health professionals looking for non-clinical career growth.
CV angle
If applying, highlight patient handling, teamwork, and safety awareness from clinical experience, but note that the role does not require clinical skills and may undervalue advanced qualifications.
Skills to highlight
- Patient positioning
- Infection control
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Safety compliance
- Time management
Role summary
An Operating Theatre Assistant (Orderly) provides non-clinical support in the operating theatre, including patient transport, positioning, waste/linen management, and assisting the clinical team, at a new Mater Hospital campus.
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