Operating Theatres

**Job no**: 900635
**Work type**: Full time
**Location**: Adelaide Metro Western
**Categories**: Public Health, Support Services
- **Central Adelaide Local Health Network - The Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Woodville South**:

- **WHA7 Salary: $1,224.00 - $1,239.50** per week**+ Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits**:

- ** Permanent Full-Time Role**

**About the Role**
We have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to step into the role of **Charge Theatre Orderly**. In this important position, you’ll be responsible for leading and coordinating a team of Theatre Orderlies to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of orderly services within the Operating Theatre suite. You’ll play a key role in maintaining high standards of patient care and safety by overseeing patient transfers, managing surgical equipment movement, and supporting clinical staff with the setup and turnover of theatres.

As the Charge Theatre Orderly, you will provide day-to-day guidance and leadership to your team, while working collaboratively with theatre staff to maintain seamless workflows and service delivery. Your commitment to excellent communication, attention to detail and a strong understanding of theatre protocols will help create a supportive, well-organised environment where patient care is the priority. This is a great opportunity to take the next step in your career within a dynamic, fast-paced healthcare setting.

**About You**
To be successful in this role, you’ll bring a strong mix of leadership, communication, and organisational skills, combined with relevant qualifications and practical experience in the Operating Theatre setting. You’ll be a confident decision-maker with a commitment to safety, teamwork, and delivering quality patient care.
- Completed an AQF Certificate III or Mayfield Theatre Attendant course.
- Demonstrated leadership, delegation, and effective communication skills.
- Proven ability to organise, prioritise tasks, and manage theatre workflows.
- Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, standards, and healthcare protocols.

**About CALHN**

At Central Adelaide (CALHN), we’re shaping the future of health through excellence in clinical care, research, and innovation. As South Australia’s largest health network, we deliver exceptional, safe and connected healthcare—for our patients, our community, and our people.

With more than 17,000 dedicated employees, every day at CALHN presents an opportunity to make a real impact—not because it’s expected, but because our values guide us to be our best.

Join us and be part of a team that’s driven by a commitment to a seamless safe and connected experience for all.

Find out more about our stories, our network, and the opportunities to be part of CALHN.

**Benefit of Joining CALHN**

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

- **Salary Attractions**: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
- **Annual Leave**: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
- **Flexible Work Arrangements**: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
- **Health and Fitness Benefits**: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
- **Career Opportunities**: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.
- **Employee Assistance Program**: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion**

**Application Information**:

- Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
- SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

**Job ref: 900635**

**Enquiries to**:
Caroline Saniotis

Phone: 7101 4370

**Application Closing Date**

11:55 pm Friday 16 May 2025

**Refer to the SA Health Career Website -**How to apply** for further information**

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**Advertised**: 02 May 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time
**Applications close**: 16 May 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time