Operating theatres - theatre orderly - casual pool 2025 to 2026

• Job no: 901605
• Work type: Casual
• Location: Adelaide Metro Western
• Categories: Allied and Scientific Health
• Salary WHA-4: $29.70 - $30.01 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading
• Salary WHA-5: $30.39 - $30.70 per hour plus 25% casual leave loading

Working under general direction, you will assist Medical and Nursing staff by performing a full range of duties both inside and outside of the Operating Theatre area.

Key responsibilities include:

• Transportation and positioning of patients.
• Set‐up, collection and delivery of theatre equipment.
• Cleaning and ancillary duties.
• Assisting with positioning of equipment, tourniquets, electro‐surgery equipment, monitors, cameras, microscopes, insufflators, etc., for scheduled procedures.
• Preparing beds for post‐operative patients, changing linen, applying electric blanket, drip stand, cot sides.

You will work in a multidisciplinary team, using modern methods of assessment and treatment in medical, surgical, mental health, allied health and other techniques.

See role descriptions

• Salary Benefits: Flexible salary packaging options, including up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses, plus an additional $2,650 for meal and entertainment expenses.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning.
• Annual Leave: Paid recreation leave with leave loading applied.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family, plus an annual voluntary flu vaccination.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services for you and your family.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Part‐time and other flexible options are encouraged.
• Employee Recognition: Awards for innovation, collaboration and outstanding contributions to health.
• Career Opportunities: Growth within the SA Health system across metropolitan and regional sites.

Application closing date: 27 August 2026, 11:55 pm.

Application reference: 901605.

Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening.

Contact:
Caroline Saniotis
Position: Nurse Manager, Critical Care & Perioperative
Phone: 7101 4370
E‐mail:

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees.