Part-time 60-70 hours per fortnight, flexible roster (10-hour shifts)
Bethesda Health Care is pleased to offer an exciting opportunity to join our Perioperative Services team in a part time Theatre Coordinator role. This position is well suited to a motivated healthcare professional seeking to broaden their experience in theatre coordination within a collaborative and patient centred environment.
While prior coordination experience is advantageous, applications are welcomed from candidates who demonstrate strong clinical capability, sound judgement, and a genuine commitment to high quality patient care and team leadership.
Reporting to the Theatre Area Manager, the Theatre Coordinator is responsible for the day to day operational coordination of Theatre, CSSD and Recovery services. The role ensures appropriate resourcing, efficient patient flow, and the delivery of safe, compassionate and high quality care.
The successful candidate will provide clear direction and support to clinical and support staff while monitoring and evaluating patient care processes to maintain Bethesda’s high standards of clinical excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide visible leadership and ensure compliance with relevant healthcare standards, policies and procedures
- Coordinate daily staffing allocations, skill mix and resource requirements across Theatre, CSSD and Recovery
- Support efficient equipment and supply management
- Foster strong working relationships across multidisciplinary teams and key stakeholders
- Manage administrative requirements including data entry, policy updates and operational issue resolution
- Oversee daily roster and timesheet management for relevant staff
Essential Criteria
- Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA
- Demonstrated application of current best practice aligned with ACORN Standards
- Strong clinical knowledge and commitment to evidence based practice
- Well developed communication, organisational and time management skills
- Proven ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary environment
- Commitment to ongoing professional development
Desirable Criteria
- Previous experience in a Coordinator role or advanced perioperative expertise across multiple specialties
- Formal qualification in Management or clinical specialisation
What We Offer
- Flexible rostering Monday to Friday
- Supportive and values driven team culture
- Modern, well equipped theatre environment
- Salary packaging benefits: Up to $15,900 for mortgage, rent, or living expenses plus an additional $2,650 for meals and entertainment
- Access to Sonder – Employee Wellbeing Platform and EAP Alternative, providing 24/7 personal safety, medical and mental health support
- Convenient access to parking and public transport
- Discounted staff meals
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV, a cover letter addressing the essential criteria to hround@bethesda.org.au by close of business Monday, 23 March 2026. For further information or confidential enquiries, please contact Helen Round, Manager Perioperative Services, on 9217 1777 or via email at hround@bethesda.org.au.
Bethesda Health Care values the contribution of every team member and is committed to maintaining a supportive, respectful and high performing workplace.
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Important Information:
- Only candidates with full Australian work rights will be considered.
- Applicants must provide a Police Clearance issued within the last six months and a current Working with Children Check.
- Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Bethesda Health Care reserves the right to close applications before the specified date.
- Please note we are not engaging external recruitment agencies or agency assistants for this vacancy.
