Operating Theatre Technician

Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH); City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Parkville location

Discounted on-site car parking

Job summary

The Royal Children’s Hospital is seeking motivated Operating Theatre Technicians for an ongoing full-time role (76 hours per fortnight) in the Melbourne Parkville campus. You will support the perioperative team by preparing theatres, handling equipment and assisting with patient transport and positioning throughout the surgical pathway.

Work alongside nursing, anaesthetic and surgical staff to maintain high standards of infection prevention, patient safety and efficient theatre operations.

Qualifications

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and under direction.
• Strong organisational and time-management abilities.
• Capacity to safely undertake physical and manual handling tasks.
• A strong commitment to patient safety and infection control.
• A flexible, proactive approach to changing priorities.
• Commitment to ongoing learning and skill development.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain operating theatres, equipment and technology.
• Assist with safe patient transport and positioning during perioperative care.
• Collaborate with nursing, anaesthetic and surgical teams to ensure high-quality care.
• Support efficient theatre workflow and swift turnover while maintaining safety.
• Upkeep of infection prevention practices and workplace safety standards.
• Mentor and support new and developing Theatre Technicians as needed.
• Contribute to a positive team culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Time management

Manual handling

Patient safety

Flexibility

Professional development

Job description

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The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here .

About the Role

We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic Operating Theatre Technicians to join our team at the Royal Children’s Hospital. This is an ongoing full time position at 76 hours per fortnight within the Operating Theatres.

As a member of the multidisciplinary perioperative team, you will provide essential technical and operational support to assist in the safe, efficient and effective delivery of surgical care. Working collaboratively with nursing, anaesthetic and surgical teams, you will help prepare and maintain the operating theatre environment and equipment, support the safe transportation and positioning of patients, and contribute to maintaining high standards of infection prevention and patient safety.

This is a dynamic and rewarding role suited to someone who enjoys working as part of a team in a fast-paced clinical environment and is committed to providing high-quality support for children, families and the teams caring for them.

What you’ll achieve:

• Prepare and maintain operating theatres, equipment and technology to support the safe and efficient delivery of surgical procedures.


• Assist with the safe transportation, transfer and positioning of patients throughout their perioperative journey.


• Work collaboratively with nursing, anaesthetic, surgical and other multidisciplinary team members to support safe, high-quality patient care.


• Contribute to efficient theatre workflow and turnaround, responding flexibly to changing clinical and operational priorities.


• Maintain high standards of infection prevention and control, workplace health and safety, and safe equipment management.


• Support the orientation, training and development of new, casual and developing Theatre Technicians as required.


• Contribute to a positive team culture and opportunities for continuous improvement within Perioperative Services.

Your skills and experience:

• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.


• Ability to work both independently and under direction, demonstrating initiative and appropriate judgement within the scope of the role.


• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise and respond effectively in a busy and changing clinical environment.


• Ability to safely undertake the physical and manual handling requirements associated with the Theatre Technician role.


• A strong commitment to patient safety, infection prevention and control, and workplace health and safety.


• A flexible and proactive approach, with the ability to respond to changing clinical and operational requirements.


• Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development and maintaining the technical skills and competencies required for the role.

If you are a collaborative, practical and patient-focused team member who enjoys working in a dynamic operating theatre environment, we would love to hear from you.

Classification for this position is Grade 3 (IN09) (Full-Time Ongoing, FTE Base Salary $73,986.64 per annum, plus superannuation)

What we offer:

• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!


• Parkville location and close to public transport


• Discounted on-site car parking

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain


• Valid Working with Children Check


• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offerthe opportunity towork in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Are you ready to join our team?

Applications close Wednesday, 21st of October 2026