Theatre Technician

Eastern Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentor and Shadowing program

Study and professional development

Flexible working hours

Salary packaging options

Employee Assistance program

Job summary

Eastern Health is seeking a part-time Theatre Technician to join their team in Maroondah Theatres. You will work in a diverse team, providing quality care in a supportive environment while managing responsibilities during rotating rosters.

The role requires commitment to high-quality care and a minimum of two years as a Grade 3 technician. Employee benefits include flexible hours, professional development support, and access to health insurance offers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 24 months as a Grade 3 or 36 months as a Grade 4.

Responsibilities

• Work with Multi-disciplinary Team providing excellent care for patients.
• Participate in after hours on call and reduced capacity on weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Certification IV in Operating Theatre Technician Support (HLT47515)

Job description

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Theatre Technician

• Permanent Part Time | 19.5 hours a week
• Maroondah Theatres | Rotating Roster | Salary Packaging
• Close to shops and cafes | Walking distance to Train Station | Off street parking

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is“Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

Maroondah Operating Suite has 4 Theatres which provide varying speialities including but not limited to Reconstructive Surgery, General Surgery and Breast/Endocrine. The successful applicant will work co-hesively with the Multi-discplinary Team providing excellent care for our patients. We provide a Monday-Friday service with after hours on call and reduced capacity at the weekends.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Minimum of 24 months as a Grade 3 or 36 months as a Grade 4
• Certification IV in Operating Theatre Technician Support (HLT47515)
• Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
• A strong commitment to high-quality care
• The ability to work as part of a diverse team
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice) . Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our hospitals

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

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Job Posting End Date: 1/11/2026

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