Theater Technician

Small Animal Specialist Hospital; Central Coast; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work life balance

24/7 wellbeing support

Veterinary service discounts

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Small Animal Specialist Hospital – Tuggerah NSW is seeking two Theatre Technicians for its Central Coast theatre team. This role involves sterile services, theatre preparation, patient support and equipment management across a fast-paced surgical environment.

Two part-time positions offer 10-hour shifts between 8:00am and 8:00pm, with a focus on maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and patient care in a collaborative hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a healthcare, veterinary, dental, sterilisation, animal care or clinical support environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a busy workplace.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, disinfecting and preparing operating theatres before and after procedures.
• Sterilising, cleaning, packing and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment.
• Performing routine equipment checks and reporting maintenance requirements.
• Restocking consumables and ensuring theatre and recovery areas remain fully equipped.
• Supporting patients throughout the hospital as directed, including patient transport and basic pre and post-surgical care.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Prioritisation

Attention to detail

Communication & teamwork

Job description

Small Animal Specialist Hospital – Tuggerah NSW

At SASH, we believe that the highest standards in veterinary care are achieved when clinical expertise is delivered by compassionate, motivated people in a caring and supportive environment.

Our Central Coast hospital is seeking two Theatre Technicians to join our Theatre team. We are offering two part-time positions working 10-hour shifts between 8:00am and 8:00pm.

As a Theatre Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the safe and efficient operation of our surgical theatres. This position combines sterile services, theatre preparation, patient support and equipment management in a fast-paced specialist hospital environment.

What you'll be doing

• Cleaning, disinfecting and preparing operating theatres before and after procedures
• Sterilising, cleaning, packing and maintaining surgical instruments and equipment
• Performing routine equipment checks and reporting maintenance requirements
• Restocking consumables and ensuring theatre and recovery areas remain fully equipped
• Supporting patients throughout the hospital as directed, including patient transport and basic pre and post-surgical care

Who are we looking for?

We're interested in candidates who enjoy structured, hands-on work and take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and patient care.

• Previous experience working in a healthcare, veterinary, dental, sterilisation, animal care or clinical support environment
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a busy workplace
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established protocols
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

What's in it for You?

• Excellent work life balancewith shift flexibility
• 24/7wellbeing supportthrough our EAP partner Converge
• Access incredibleveterinary service discounts and team events
• Collaborative team environment where attendants, nurses and vets work side by side