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• Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – Elizabeth Vale
• Salary (plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits):
  • WHA4 $1128.60 - $1140.30 per week (pro rata)
  • WHA5 $1155.00 - $1166.60 per week (pro rata)
• Ongoing Full-Time or Part-Time (Multiple Positions)

About the Role:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated Theatre Orderlies to join our dynamic team within the Division of Surgical Specialties and Anaesthetics.

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia.

As a Theatre Orderly, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our surgical theatres. Your responsibilities will include setting up and maintaining a sterile environment, transporting patients and providing invaluable support to our surgical teams.

This role is rostered over 7 days.

Appointment to the role will be at the WHA4 or WHA5 classification, dependent on the level of experience.

To be eligible for this position at WHA4 classification, you must hold AQF Certificate III relevant to the employee’s position.

To be eligible for this position at WHA5 classification, you must hold AQF Certificate III relevant to the employee’s position and at least 560 hours satisfactory in service experience.

About You:

Are you dedicated, compassionate and enthusiastic looking for an opportunity to join a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community? If so, then this could be the opportunity for you. This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture.

To excel in this role, you should possess exceptional attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure. A commitment to delivering high-quality patient care and adhering to strict safety protocols is essential.

If you are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of others, and thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

About Us:

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.

The LMH has 9 theatres and 1 treatment room, and a 9-bay holding bay.  

At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Benefits of working at NALHN:

From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you’ll find there are lots of benefits of working with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network.

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.

NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Access to fitness passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program accessible for NALHN staff and their families

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.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for general employment probity, vulnerable person-related employment and aged care sector screening – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 907291

Enquiries:

Janet Lyle / Sarah Zanker

Nurse Managers

Phone: (08) 8182 9313

E-mail: health.DSSANurseManager@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date:

18 July 2025 – 11.55PM

Role Description and Further Information:

 907291 - Theatre Orderly (Multiple Positions) - WHA4 - role description.pdf

 907291 - Theatre Orderly (Multiple Positions) - WHA5 - role description.pdf

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