About your employer
Townsville Hospital and Health Service offers a dynamic, high performing healthcare environment with access to advanced clinical practice, research, and specialised expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, you'll work on complex cases, collaborate across multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative care.
We support your career growth through structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and ongoing education. With strong partnerships with James Cook University, you'll benefit from mentorship, professional development, and opportunities to specialise or progress into leadership roles.
You'll join a collaborative and inclusive workplace with a strong community focus, offering metro level clinical opportunities in a regional setting. Enjoy short commutes, diverse clinical experiences, and a close knit professional network.
Located in North Queensland, Townsville offers affordable living, stunning natural surroundings, and a relaxed lifestyle. With flexible work arrangements and a family friendly culture, you can build a rewarding career while enjoying a great quality of life.
Competitive salary and benefits:
We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.
Base salary range: $57.48 - $61.55 p.h. (Nurse Grade 6, Band 1)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
On-call and shift allowances (where applicable)
Plus great salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
About your opportunity
This is an exciting opportunity to step into a key coordination and leadership role within a busy perioperative service, supporting the safe and efficient running of 15 operating theatres and associated services.
As the Perioperative Coordinator, you will oversee daily theatre operations, working closely with nursing and medical teams to optimise patient flow, allocate staff in line with ACORN standards, and ensure theatre lists run efficiently. You will play a central role in coordinating resources, managing competing priorities, and supporting timely surgical care, including emergency cases.
You will provide leadership and mentorship to the perioperative team, contribute to achieving service performance targets, and support continuous improvement through data monitoring and escalation of delays or risks. This is a hands on role, with occasional clinical shifts in the operating theatre as required.
Please refer to the Role Description for further details.
Apply now and be part of something extraordinary!
Enquiries are welcome; for a confidential discussion please contact: Tanya Schafer on (07) 4433 3373.
Applications close: Thursday, 18 June 2026.
Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
Please download the Role Description from the 'Documents' section below for application/interview preparation and future reference.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
