Theatre Technician

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-Call Allowances

Job summary

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is seeking theatre support staff for the Parkville operating suites. Roles include fixed term, part-time and full-time considerations with on-call duties and a base salary aligned to Victorian Public Sector agreements.

The role supports high-end cancer surgeries across multiple specialties and requires flexibility to cover on-call shifts. Applicants should have a Certificate III in Health Services Assistance or equivalent, strong communication, and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Operating Theatre Technical Support or equivalent.
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of Infection Control.
• Sound knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment, patient positioning and OH&S.
• Flexible approach to work and able to be On-Call when required.

Responsibilities

• Provide operating theatre support across multiple theatres.
• Assist with patient flow and theatre procedures.
• Support On-Call duties as required.
• Maintain infection control standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Effective communication

Time management

Teamwork

Infection control

Medical terminology

Surgical equipment knowledge

OH&S

Education

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Operating Theatre Technical Support or equivalent

Job description

Fixed Term, Part Time and Full Time Roles considered.

Up to $59,282.60 (IN28) - $68,384.16 (IN30) base salary per annum (full-time equivalent – to be prorated for part-time).

Parkville location with multiple public transport options.

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About Perioperative Services at Peter Mac

The Operating Suite at Peter Mac delivers a comprehensive, state-of-the-art service for patients undergoing complex cancer surgeries. Our procedures range from minimally invasive endoscopic techniques to specialized robotic surgeries and highly complex multi-specialty cases.

Operating Suite includes:

• 8 modern Operating Theatres, including dedicated endoscopy and brachytherapy rooms
• 2 advanced Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robotic Systems
• Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) unit
• Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)

We specialize in major surgical areas such as Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, Breast, Reconstruction, Urology, Melanoma and Plastics, Head and Neck, Sarcoma, and Vascular surgeries. Our team also leads extensive robotic surgeries across multiple specialties and provides cutting‑edge treatments like High Dose Radiation (Brachytherapy), Intraoperative Radiotherapy, and Chemotherapy. We proudly support patients from Victoria, Australia, and New Zealand.

Peter Mac Operating Theatres operate Monday to Friday, with no rostered weekend, public holiday, or night shifts. Senior Theatre Technicians are required to undertake occasional On-Call shifts (approximately once per week) and be available for weekend On-Call duties (around 8 weekends per year).

Renumeration in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021 - 2025. Up to $59,282.6 (IN28) - $68,384.16 (IN30) base salary per annum (full-time equivalent – to be prorated for part-time). Additional Nauseous Allowance payments, Experience Allowance, On-Call Allowances where applicable.

Skills and Experience:

• Completed Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Operating Theatre Technical Support or equivalent
• Effective communication skills.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Understanding of Infection Control.
• Sound knowledge of Medical Terminology.
• Knowledge of surgical equipment, patient positioning and OH&S.
• Flexible approach to work and able to be On-Call when required.

Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.

Hiring Manager: Adam Marlborough
Contact Number: 03 8559 5***
Email: ***************@petermac.org

Applications Close: 11.59pm Thursday 5 November 2026.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.

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