Theatre Orderly

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time or Part Time Opportunities Available

Location: St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Centre, Spring Hill

Remuneration: $29.89 p/h + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

Make a meaningful difference with St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Centre. We're looking for someone who wants to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. To build meaningful relationships and make a difference in the lives of others.

An integral part of our team at St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Centre as a Theatre Orderly, you'll be encouraged to grow, develop and feel empowered to make the everyday easier for the people we care so passionately about.

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital Day Surgery Centre is an extension of St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, providing a dedicated same-day surgical experience for patients undergoing a variety of procedures. Located within St Andrew's Place in Spring Hill, the purpose-built facility features modern procedure rooms, operating theatres, and recovery spaces designed to support high-quality care and exceptional patient experiences.

Your part in the team:

• Supporting the safe transfer and mobilisation of patients.
• Assisting with patient transport throughout the Day Surgery Centre.
• Setting up and moving equipment in preparation for procedures.
• Maintaining a clean, safe and organised environment.
• Following infection prevention and control procedures.
• Assisting clinical staff with patient-related activities as required.
• Using safe manual handling techniques and mechanical aids.
• Contributing to a positive patient experience through exceptional customer service and teamwork.

What makes a difference for us?

• Previous experience working as an Orderly, Patient Support Assistant or within a hospital environment.
• Experience in a Theatre or Perioperative setting will be highly regarded.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• A commitment to patient safety and high-quality care.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Initiative, reliability and a positive attitude.
• Physical capability to safely undertake manual handling activities.
• Flexibility to work rotating shifts across the operational hours of the Day Surgery Centre.
• Australian working rights (sponsorship is not available for this position).

What makes a difference for you?

• NFP Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum.
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance.
• A recognition and rewards platform providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers.
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service.
• Diversity and inclusive leave offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options.
• Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference.
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others.

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children, implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services, and appropriately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur.

Our approach is simple - everybody is welcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of who we are, our mission and our values. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support.

We are committed to creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare.