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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Surgical Services, Rogerson Theatre, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary - ASO2, $58,709.00 to $63,154.00+ 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time, Term Contract (Temporary until 26 Jun 2026)

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Theatre Administrative Assistant provides confidential administrative and reception support to the Operating Theatre Complex. Reporting via the Theatre Coordinator, the role helps coordinate theatre bookings, maintains theatre booking systems (ORMIS) and supports stock and audit processes.

Key duties of the role

• Support elective and emergency theatre bookings and schedule changes
• Liaise with theatre staff, medical teams and admin staff on daily lists
• Enter, update and check theatre booking information in the theatre system (ORMIS)
• Assist with stock ordering and receipting using ORACLE/Basware
• Provide basic system support to staff using the theatre booking system

Skills and Experience

• Experience in an administrative role, preferably in a healthcare setting
• Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office and data entry
• Ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and manage competing tasks
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

Enquiries can be directed to

Paula Bertram – Manager, Administrative Services, 8161 8389 or Paula.Bertram@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• ASO2 - Administrative Assistant – Rogerson Theatre - Role Description 926022.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 10 February 2026 at 11:55pm