Orthopaedic Technicians & Theatre Orderlies

Your role at St John of God Subiaco Hospital

St John of God Subiaco Hospital is seeking experienced Theatre Orderlies and Orthopaedic Technicians to join our expanding Perioperative Services team. We have permanent full-time, part-time and casual opportunities available for motivated professionals looking to work in a dynamic, patient-focused environment.

As a Theatre Orderly or Orthopaedic Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting safe, efficient and high-quality perioperative care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will contribute to exceptional patient outcomes through the delivery of professional, compassionate care and support throughout the surgical journey.

At St John of God Subiaco Hospital, you will work within one of Western Australia's leading private hospitals, featuring:

• State-of-the-art technology, including robotic surgical systems and virtual reality imaging technology

• 17 busy operating theatres supporting a broad range of specialties

• A dedicated 46-bed DOSA/DSU

• Endoscopy unit with four procedure rooms

• Short Stay Unit with three theatres and one procedure room

• Two cardiac and vascular intervention laboratories

• Flexible permanent and casual opportunities to support work-life balance

• A highly skilled and supportive multidisciplinary team committed to delivering exceptional patient care

Successful applicants will be team-focused, adaptable and committed to providing outstanding care and service in a fast-paced perioperative environment. Flexibility to work a variety of rostered shifts will be required.

The Position (Orthopaedic Technician):

• Support excellence in orthopaedic patient care by safely positioning patients, maintaining dignity, and ensuring all orthopaedic equipment is prepared, functioning correctly, and used in line with policies and manufacturer guidelines.

• Communicate and collaborate effectively with surgeons, anaesthetists, nursing, technical, and support staff, following directions within the operating room and participating in ongoing education related to orthopaedic procedures.

• Coordinate and manage orthopaedic loan equipment and materials by liaising with the Clinical Coordinator, sourcing required equipment at least 24 hours prior to procedures, verifying accuracy and compliance with hospital standards, and participating in trials and evaluations of new equipment.

• Ensure orthopaedic equipment readiness by maintaining, troubleshooting, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring all equipment is decontaminated and sterilised in accordance with AS4817 and hospital policies, while actively supporting and taking direction from the perioperative team.

The Position (Theatre Orderly)

• Participate in care of patients under supervision of nursing caregivers.

• Transport patients on trolleys and beds.

• Assist in positioning and transferring patients.

• Ensure patients’ dignity and privacy is maintained.

• Hold patients’ limbs during preparation for surgery.

• Support patients during insertion of epidurals.

• Assist PACU caregivers with positioning patients.

As an Orthopaedic Technician, you will demonstrate extensive Orthopaedic Surgery experience and a knowledge of Orthopaedic equipment and application.

As a Theatre Orderly, you will demonstrate a working knowledge of safe basic manual handling principles and be physically capable of undertaking duties including pushing, pulling and lifting activities.

To thrive in this role, you will bring exceptional communication skills and a genuine commitment to delivering outstanding patient care. You approach every interaction with compassion, initiative, and professionalism, and you work seamlessly within a collaborative team environment.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Orthopaedic Technician salary: $81,827 to $90,256 (pro rata for part time), plus 12% superannuation

• Orthopaedic Technician casual hourly rate: $51.60 to $56.91 (inclusive casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

• Orderly salary: $64,436 to $67,489 (pro rata for part time), plus 12% superannuation

• Orderly casual hourly rate: $40.63 to $42.55 (inclusive casual loading) plus 12% superannuation

• We offer a range of salary packaging options tailored to your employment status such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses – up to $18,550 as a permanent employee and a percentage of your earnings as a casual

• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options and well-being programs

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For enquiries contact Stephanie Ross, Manager Procedural Support on 0457 136 780

Please note: If suitable candidates are identified, shortlisting and interviews may begin before the advertisement closes.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.