Theatre Orderly - Team Leader

Job no: 922442
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide Metro Southern, Adelaide CBD
Categories: Allied and Scientific Health, Corporate Services, Public Health
  • Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Hotel Services

  • Weekly Salary $1,224.00 - $1,239.50 WHA7  | Full Time - Permanent, Ongoing

We are seeking a dedicated Theatre Orderly Team Leader to join SALHN today!

About the role:  

The Theatre Orderly Team Leader position involves overseeing the safe and effective operation of theatre support services and delivering day-to-day leadership to the theatre orderly team. The role maintains alignment between orderly tasks and established work routines, schedules, and agreed procedures. Reporting to the Theatre Orderly Coordinator, this position contributes to optimising service delivery.

  • Coordinate and supervise daily work assignments for team members while conducting regular quality inspections of theatre orderly services and standards
  • Collaborate with the Theatre Orderly Coordinator in developing staff rosters and ensuring appropriate skill mix allocation across all theatre areas
  • Mentor and advise employees on proper theatre procedures, workflow processes, and workplace safety practices to ensure compliance with operational standards

About you:  

  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with strong relationship-building skills across all levels
  • Skilled in developing and implementing training initiatives that enhance team knowledge and competency
  • Proactive mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities in challenging situations
  • Previous experience working in a theatre setting with proven track record of delivering high quality and safe care consistent with National Safety and Quality standards

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information. 

Want To Know More? Contact: Lindsay Douglas, Manager, Hotel Services, 0401 124 766, lindsay.douglas@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Thursday 4th November 2026

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  • We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed. Click here to find out more about salary packaging. 

  • 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 and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description. 

  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.  Job ref: 922442

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Categories

SA Health

Locations

Metropolitan South Australia

Work type

Local Health Network / Business