Theatre Operations Lead – Perioperative Care

Maroochy Private Hospital Pty Ltd; Maroochydore; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Maroochy Private Hospital Pty Ltd – Maroochydore QLD is seeking an experienced Perioperative Orderly Team Leader to guide the orderly team across theatres, recovery, wards and patient transport services. This hands-on role coordinates daily workflows while ensuring safe patient movement and high standards of theatre readiness.

You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and support services to deliver safe, efficient and person-centred care, fostering a collaborative team culture and

Qualifications

• Experience in hospital or theatre settings is required.
• Demonstrated leadership or team coordination experience.
• Knowledge of safe patient handling and theatre operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily orderly staffing and patient transport activities.
• Support efficient theatre flow and surgical list progression.
• Lead, mentor and support the orderly team.
• Oversee theatre turnaround, cleaning and equipment readiness.
• Ensure safe patient handling, transport and positioning.
• Manage workflow issues, equipment concerns and escalations.
• Support onboarding, training and competency development.
• Promote infection control and WHS compliance.
• Participate in audits, incident management and quality improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Hospital operations

Team coordination

Patient transport

Infection prevention

Job description

Maroochy Private Hospital Pty Ltd – Maroochydore QLD is seeking an experienced Perioperative Orderly Team Leader to guide the orderly team across theatres, recovery, wards and patient transport services. This hands-on role coordinates daily workflows while ensuring safe patient movement and high standards of theatre readiness.

You will work closely with surgeons, anaesthetists and support services to deliver safe, efficient and person-centred care, fostering a collaborative team culture and