Theatre/Ward Orderly

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging available

Fitness Passport gym discount

Give4Good workplace giving

Additional leave options

Staff hospital admissions discounts

Job summary

St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne in East Melbourne is recruiting an Orderly for a full-time role, working across Theatres and Wards. The position operates on a 9-day fortnight within a supportive, collaborative team. A Cert III in Patient Services or prior experience in this role is preferred.

The organisation offers values-based care, professional development, and a range of staff benefits. Applicants should be prepared for vaccination screening and background checks as part of the

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Physically fit for hospital environment and patient handling.
• Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Works well in a team and supports colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Work across Theatres and Wards at East Melbourne campus in a full-time capacity.
• Contribute to a friendly and supportive team environment.

Skills

Strong communication

Physically fit

Time management

Team player

Education

Cert III in Patient Services

Job description

Job Description

• East Melbourne location


• Permanent Full Time


• Friendly and supportive team Better and fairer care. Always.

About Your New Role

We are currently recruiting to our Orderly Team at the East Melbourne campus. The successful applicant will work across both the Theatres and Wards in a full-time capacity, working a 9-day fortnight. You will have previous experience in this role or a Cert III in Patient Services You will be joining a hardworking and dynamic group of people.

Why Work For SVPHM

You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.

• Join the St Vincent's Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLD


• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)


• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport


• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good


• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave


• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

About You

As an outstanding Orderly, you are skilled at communicating with both patients and colleagues. Your skills will include:

• Strong verbal and written communication.


• Physically Fit


• Time Management, with the capacity to prioritize.


• Team Player

About St VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNE

Our experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

Requirements

Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role. SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations.

Closing Date: 15 November 2026 11:59pm

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment. St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail].

Have a Question and Want to Know More

If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Fiona Richards - Nurse Unit Manager for a confidential discussion on 03 9928 6010 and quote applicable job requisition number.

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail] View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct St Vincent's Private Melbourne is a facility of St Vincent's Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.