Theatre Technician

Calvary Health Care; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging benefits, health,

Paid parental leave

Training and career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Calvary Adelaide Hospital is seeking a capable Theatre Technician to support the safe, efficient theatre environment. You will help with preparation, equipment management and patient transfers, ensuring high-quality patient care and efficient theatre turnover.

The role requires manual handling training and experience in operating theatres or healthcare. This is a permanent full-time or part-time position based in Adelaide, SA, with ongoing development and benefits at Calvary.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician Specialisation) or equivalent.
• Current manual handling training.
• Previous experience in an operating theatre or healthcare environment.
• Understanding of perioperative workflows and theatre operations and infection prevention principles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, set up and maintain operating theatres and specialised equipment for scheduled procedures.
• Transport instruments to decontamination, assist with cleaning and turnover of theatres.
• Manage theatre equipment, stock replenishment, and ensure infection control and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Infection prevention & control

Time management

Basic computer literacy

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician Specialisation)

Job description

Theatre Technican

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

• Adelaide, SA, Australia
• Permanent
• Closing on: Nov 21 2026

Position Description

Calvary Adelaide Hospital

Theatre Technican

Permanent Full time and Part time positions avaible

• Progress with purpose at one of Australia’s largest health care providers
• Get ahead with salary packaging, benefits and professional development in a supportive team environment

About The Role

The Theatre Technician is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the operating theatre environment. Working collaboratively with nursing, medical, and support staff, the Theatre Technician assists with theatre preparation, equipment management, patient transfers, cleaning, stock management, and turnover of operating rooms to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient theatre utilisation.

You are a proactive and dependable individual with a strong commitment to patient safety, quality care, and teamwork. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in maintaining a well‑organised theatre setting that supports the efficient delivery of surgical services.

Your main duties will include:

• Prepare, set up and maintain operating theatres and specialised equipment to ensure theatres are ready for scheduled surgical procedures.
• Support theatre efficiency by transporting instruments to decontamination, cleaning and resetting operating rooms, and assisting with theatre turnover between cases.
• Manage theatre equipment and consumables, including stock replenishment, equipment checks, patient transfers, and maintaining infection control and safety standards

About You

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician Specialisation) or equivalent experience.
• Current manual handling training.
• Previous experience in an operating theatre or healthcare environment.
• Experience handling surgical equipment and theatre consumables.
• Understanding of perioperative workflows and theatre operations
• Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound organisational and time management skills.
• Basic computer literacy.

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

• NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
• Paid parental leave
• Training, development pathways and career opportunities
• Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.