Theatre Technician

Livingin Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 66,995 - 73,037; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually

Educational scholarship program

Ability to purchase additional weeks of leave

Reduced cost of health services

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Livingin Australia is hiring a Theatre Technician to join the team at Epworth Freemasons in Melbourne. Offering flexible shifts, you will ensure quality service and patient care while handling equipment and providing transport services.

Qualified candidates must have a Certificate III Theatre Technician qualification and at least 12 months experience in an acute operating theatre. Benefits include a salary package with additional perks and opportunities for education.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months clinical experience as a theatre technician in an acute operating theatre.
• Clear understanding and use of medical terminology.
• Understanding of, and ability to set-up medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians and team members with patient preparation.
• Prepare and maintain operating suite equipment.
• Provide safe patient transport within the operating suite.

Skills

Patient care

Equipment handling

Medical terminology

Compassion and empathy

Education

Certificate III Theatre Technician

Job description

Working within Perioperative Services at Epworth Freemasons, you can join our team on a full‑time, part‑time or casual basis as a Theatre Technician.

At Albert St. we offer flexible shift options such as later start times, half‑day shifts, and other arrangements to fit your needs.

You will be responsible for providing quality service with patient care, equipment handling and transport services while contributing to the overall performance of the operating suite.

Responsibilities

• Assist clinicians and team members with patient preparation.
• Prepare and maintain operating suite equipment.
• Provide safe patient transport within the operating suite and for interdepartmental transfers.

Qualifications & Experience

• Certificate III Theatre Technician qualification and above.
• Minimum 12 months clinical experience as a theatre technician in an acute operating theatre.
• Clear understanding and use of medical terminology.
• Understanding of, and ability to set‑up medical devices.

You are a good communicator with a natural ability to show compassion and empathy to patients. Professional in your work, you have a strong attention to detail and are quick to learn and adapt.

Benefits

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre‑tax annually, leading to greater take‑home pay.
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia.
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave.
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth.
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates.

Salary

The annual salary range for Theatre Technicians – AUD $66,995 to $73,037 + super + entitlements dependent on year level (prorated for part‑time).

EEO Statement

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature‑age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier‑free recruitment experience for everyone.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in.