Theatre Floor Manager

Join one of Australia’s leading comprehensive cancer centres and help shape the future of specialist cancer care.

Why Chris O’Brien Lifehouse?
Located in Camperdown, with excellent access to public transport, Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is a For-Purpose, world-class cancer hospital integrating treatment, research, education, and emotional support under one roof. With 149 inpatient beds, 11 operating theatres, 18 ICU-level beds, day therapy and radiotherapy services, we offer advanced technologies in a purpose-built facility designed to support patients and staff alike.

About the Role

As the After-Hours Theatre Floor Manager, you will:

• Oversee the delivery of safe, high-quality patient care.
• Act as the first point of contact for clinical and operational escalations.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless surgical services and optimal theatre utilisation.
• Support the broader Nurse Unit Management team to maintain operational continuity and patient flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and operational support to theatre staff, ensuring smooth day-to-day functioning.
• Coordinate surgical schedules, patient preparation, post-operative care, patient flow, and emergency cases.
• Act as the escalation point for clinical and administrative issues while collaborating with surgeons, anaesthetists, and support teams.
• Manage staffing and shift allocation, mentor nursing staff, and provide guidance and performance feedback.
• Promote a safe and compliant workplace while overseeing accurate patient records, documentation, incident reporting, and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Current AHPRA Registered Nurse registration with at least 4 years of perioperative clinical experience and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Advanced knowledge of perioperative standards, clinical governance, and safety protocols.
• Proven ability to coordinate theatre operations, manage resources, and effectively balance competing priorities.
• Availability to work a rotating after-hours roster.
• Strong organisational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to lead and support multidisciplinary teams.
• Completion of Team Leader Workshop or willing to attend.
• Interest in or working towards postgraduate qualifications in Perioperative Nursing.

To apply, please submit a covering letter and resume outlining your relevant experience.

For any inquiries, please contact Peri-operative Services Manager Soniya Pradhananga at Soniya.Pradhananga@lh.org.au.

Benefits

• Increase your take home pay with up to $15,900 tax free benefit + retail benefits
• Meal and entertainment card tax free benefit $2,690
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport (for you and your family)

A Workplace That Welcomes Everyone
At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. We value the unique backgrounds and perspectives of our team and actively support, staff from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities, Indigenous staff, people living with disabilities, and people of all ages and faiths.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you meet the criteria and share our commitment to compassionate, expert cancer care, we encourage you to apply and become part of our Chris O’Brien Lifehouse community.