Theatre Support Coordinator

Metro North Hospital & Health Service; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Competitive salary with incremental歳

Higher superannuation up to 12.75%

Salary packaging

Job summary

Metro North Health is seeking a Theatre Support Coordinator to lead and work with a dedicated STARS team delivering essential services across Operating Theatres, Pre-operative areas, PACU 1 and 2, and Endoscopy Suite.

This role combines workforce coordination, service improvement and operational oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and patient-focused care, including cleaning, patient handling, porterage and waste services, with staff development and quality assurance integral to daily practice.

Qualifications

• Lead and support Theatre Support Officers and Patient Support Officers to deliver high-quality cleaning, patient handling, porterage, waste and support services across the STARS Procedure Centre.
• Coordinate workforce resources, rosters and leave management to meet operational requirements and staff wellbeing needs.
• Develop, deliver and review training to build workforce capability and promote best-practice service delivery.
• Monitor service quality through audits, reporting and reviews while maintaining infection prevention and workplace safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders to support patient care.
• Lead and supervise teams to ensure efficient service delivery in Operating Theatres and related areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and compliance with health standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Workforce coordination

Staff rostering

Training delivery

Job description

Join the Patient Support Services team at STARS and play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of one of Australia's first purpose-built digital public hospitals. As the Theatre Support Coordinator, you will lead and work alongside a dedicated team delivering essential services across Operating Theatres, Pre-operative areas, PACU 1 and 2, and the Endoscopy Suite.

This hands-on leadership role combines workforce coordination, service improvement and operational oversight to ensure patients receive high-quality support throughout their procedural journey. From managing cleaning, porterage, patient handling and waste services through to staff development, rostering and quality assurance activities, you will help ensure safe, efficient and patient-focused care is delivered every day.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Lead and support Theatre Support Officers and Patient Support Officers to deliver high-quality cleaning, patient handling, porterage, waste and support services across the STARS Procedure Centre.
• Coordinate workforce resources, rosters and leave management to ensure operational requirements, patient flow priorities and staff wellbeing needs are met.
• Develop, deliver and review training and development activities that build workforce capability and promote best-practice service delivery.
• Monitor service quality through audits, reporting and operational reviews while maintaining compliance with infection prevention, environmental cleaning and workplace safety standards.
• Build strong relationships with clinical and non-clinical stakeholders, providing effective communication, leadership and problem-solving to support exceptional patient care.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.