Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Division of Surgery and Critical Care
Job title Theatre Scheduler Designation Administrative Officer 4
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $75,091 - $85,611 Location Darwin
Position number 38794 RTF 340719 Closing 04/02/2026
Contact officer TEHS Elective Surgery Waitlist Manager on 08 8944 1355 or Cheryl.Oshaughnessy@nt.gov.au
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=340719
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with
disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss
this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go to the
OCPE website.

Primary objective
To manage the Operating Theatre bookings and waitlist, promoting effective theatre utilisation and patient focused service
Context statement
The successful candidate will demonstrate knowledge of NT Health geography, language barriers, transfer processes. They will be able to
deliver outcomes that align with NT Healths strategic plans by ensuring the Operating Theatre Scheduling services across all NT Health
sites is supporting the delivery of safe, effective and quality care to consumers requiring access to Operating Theatres across all sites. The
ability to work across an interdisciplinary team, with consumers and under pressure is essential. They will be familiar with both the current
and new systems for booking purposes.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. To work within the Northern Territory Health Service Waiting time and Elective Surgery Treatment Service policy and guidelines
2. In consultation with medical staff, manage the scheduling of patients for elective surgery for multiple Specialties.
3. Screen and prioritise verbal and written communication and respond in an appropriate and timely manner.
4. Arrange pre-admission appointments and advise patients in writing, telephone and/or face-to-face of all admission details and

delays/cancellations, and coordinate preadmission clinics across multiple campuses.
5. Communicate with the Primary Health Care (PHC) clinics regarding procedural offers, confirmations and to finalise any other patient

information necessary for their admission requirements.
6. Communicate any changes to visiting specialist travel to Divisional Heads and individual surgeons to ensure no disruption to delivery

of service.
7. Ensure regular ongoing clerical audits of the Elective Surgery waitlist waitlist through active participation as directed.
8. Liaise with bed management regarding bed allocations or cancellations of admissions.
9. Liaise with medical staff regarding changes to theatre lists, equipment clashes, special equipment required.
10. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services, and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written), emotional intelligence, organisational and trouble

shooting skills with a high level of motivation, integrity, and confidentiality.
2. Ability to think strategically and work under pressure within an interdisciplinary team to independently to achieve quality outcomes

in an area of competing demands.
3. Demonstrated competency in workflow and coordination methodologies relating to Elective and Acute theatre bookings, managing

procedure and equipment conflicts, driven by previous experience in theatres or equivalent areas.
4. Experience in hospital or a health service environment
5. Relevant knowledge and experience in medical terminology and theatre procedures for multiple specialties or equivalent relevant

experience
6. Demonstrated sound organisational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently, work effectively within a team

and work under pressure to complete concurrent tasks within required timeframes.
7. Proven high level skills in information technology and computer software such as Microsoft Office; information systems data

management and other software applications relevant to waitlist management and bookings.
8. Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary, cross cultural team environment and to interact effectively with people from

diverse cultures.
Desirable
1. Knowledge of operational procedures and information systems used within the hospital environment.
2. Knowledge of Operating Theatre modules and the theatre scheduling systems both current and new
Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and
criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For
immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or
body substances), check with contact person for requirements.