Area Manager (Perioperative) St John of God Health Care
• Bunbury, Australia
Your role at St John of God Bunbury Hospital
The hospital is seeking a highly organised Area Manager (Perioperative) to ensure the smooth running of the perioperative department. Reporting to the perioperative services manager, this critical role is responsible for managing the daily staffing of each theatre and communicating changes to ensure lists proceed as scheduled with minimal disruptions and delays, taking action to resolve problems as they emerge.
Bunbury perioperative services comprise a twelve‑bed DSU/DOSA unit which provides pre‑ and post‑operative care to patients. The unit is supported by a pre‑admissions clinic and feeds five busy operating theatres including endoscopy services and a PACU.
The hospital covers a wide range of surgical specialties, including ophthalmology, orthopaedics, trauma, general surgery, endoscopy, gynaecology, plastics, pain, ENT and minor vascular.
Peri‑operative staff are a close‑knit team who are highly skilled, working with skilled surgeons and anaesthetists using modern equipment to provide patients with a high‑quality peri‑operative journey.
The role is offered on a permanent full‑time basis, working 38 hours per week.
Position
Leading and managing the peri‑operative team to deliver patient‑centred care to achieve optimal patient outcomes within allocated resources while supporting the mission and values of St‑John of God Health Care (SJGHC).
Work very closely with the peri‑operative services manager, the clinical risk team, the learning and development team to ensure all national quality standards expectations, ACORN and unit KPIs are met and adhered to.
Provide leadership and management to all departments in the peri‑operative unit: pre‑admission, DPU, theatre, PACU, angiography suite, and support to the administration teams on a daily basis.
Oversee and liaise the day‑to‑day management and staffing requirements with the coordinator of each area as per unit goals and expectations.
Work closely with and assist the peri‑operative services manager with the following:
* Patient safety and quality – SAC1 incidents, incident investigation & quality audits
* Workforce – mandatory competencies, PR&D education & rostering
* VMO satisfaction – VMO NPS
* Patient experience – hospital NPS & patient journey expectations
* Financial stewardship – theatre utilisation & WHPOM financial KPIs
Qualifications and Experience
Current registration through the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia (AHPRA) and a strong background in theatre nursing is required. The successful candidate will have proven experience in leading and coordinating staff within a dynamic peri‑operative setting, demonstrating a commitment to delivering high‑quality care to patients and visiting medical officers.
Exceptional interpersonal and relationship‑building skills, a collaborative and professional approach to team leadership, and the ability to provide constructive performance and behavioural feedback.
Proficient in key hospital systems including webPAS and OneStaff; proactive mindset, strong problem‑solving abilities, and confidence to manage and resolve conflict in a professional and timely manner.
Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our mission and values.
What We Offer
* Salary: $129,203 (increase from December 2025) per annum plus 12% superannuation
* Permanent full‑time position, 38 hours per week
* Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits – mortgage, rent, meal, entertainment, holiday, accommodation or other everyday living expenses; options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as novated leasing, work‑related expenses, self‑education and additional superannuation
* A healthy work‑life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well‑being programmes
* Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and private health insurance
* Employee support through a dedicated free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
* Innovative professional development opportunities
* Opportunities for post‑graduate course support
* On‑site subsidised parking
Position may be filled before the closing date if a suitable candidate is identified. If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.
At St John of God Health Care we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well‑being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful, secure, welcoming, accessible and unified through our diverse community.
Key Skills
* Sales Experience
* Direct Sales
* Retail Experience
* Hospitality Experience
* Management Experience
* Process Improvement
* Outside Sales
* Team Management
* Kaizen
* Leadership Experience
* Public Speaking
* Supervising Experience
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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