Waitlist Coordinator

Job no: 917974

Work type: Full time

Location: Adelaide CBD

Categories: Administration, Business and Management

• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, RAH and TQEH
• Salary ASO-3 $67,589 - $72,033 p.a. + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full-time temporary up to 6 months

About the Role

As Waitlist Coordinator, you will play a vital role in supporting the clinical unit by managing surgical waitlists and booking processes with care, precision, and professionalism. Working closely with the Head of Unit and other key stakeholders, you will ensure that administrative functions run smoothly and efficiently, contributing to the seamless delivery of services. Your work will support equitable and timely access to care, helping patients feel supported throughout their surgical journey.

In this role, you will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to maintain high-quality data systems and streamline workflows, all while exercising independence and initiative in your day-to-day responsibilities. With a strong focus on accuracy, transparency, and patient-centred care, you will take the lead on coordinating surgeries and procedures, ensuring patients are managed fairly and compassionately in line with both internal standards and external benchmarks.

About You

You are an organised and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, patient-focused administrative support. Your ability to work both independently and as part of a team enables you to contribute effectively to high-quality healthcare services.

• Skilled in organisation, time management and prioritising tasks under pressure
• Strong communicator with proven ability to liaise across patients and clinical teams
• Experienced in healthcare administration, waitlist or surgical booking systems
• Knowledgeable in hospital workflows, policies and confidentiality requirements

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 Benefits: Enjoy flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (such as mortgage, rent, utilities and groceries) plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination to support your wellbeing.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• 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.
• Employee Recognition: Join a workplace where our people are celebrated through awards for innovation, collaboration, and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites.

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

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position.

Job ref: 917974

Enquiries to:

Nicholas Lam

Position: Business Manager

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Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 17 October 2025

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

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Advertised: 09 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

Applications close: 17 Oct 2025 Cen. Australia Daylight Time