Theatre Technician Casual

St John of God Health Care; Geelong; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Supportive culture

Staff discounts

EAP

Professional development

Lifestyle rewards

Job summary

St John of God Geelong Hospital is seeking a Casual Theatre Technician to support surgical and endoscopic procedures, ensuring theatres are prepared and equipment is reliable. You will work as part of a dedicated team to help clinicians deliver safe, high‑quality patient care.

In this casual role, you will contribute to equipment checks, theatre readiness, and patient positioning assistance, while benefiting from a supportive culture and flexible arrangements.

Qualifications

• Understanding of OH&S legislation and standards.
• Customer focused with strong interpersonal skills.
• Experience in health care, preferably in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operating theatres and assist with equipment checks.
• Support safe patient positioning and movement during procedures.
• Provide equipment and supplies support to clinicians.

Skills

OH&S compliance

Teamwork

Communication

Planning & organisation

Education

Certificate III in Health Services or Operating Theatre Technician

Job description

St John of God Geelong HospitalSt John of God Hospital Geelong is a 253 bed hospital and is recognised as the leading provider of private health care in the Barwon and South‑Western region. The hospital provides a range of services including an emergency department, day surgery, medical, surgical and maternity services, along with a 24 hour critical care unit and Cath Lab services.

About the role

Join the dedicated team at St John of God Geelong Hospital as a Casual Theatre Technician and enjoy the flexibility to balance work with your lifestyle while making a meaningful contribution to patient care. Working within our dynamic theatre environment, you'll play a vital role in supporting surgical and endoscopic procedures, ensuring clinicians have the equipment, supplies and support they need to deliver exceptional outcomes.

This hands‑on role is perfect for team players who thrive in a fast‑paced healthcare setting. You'll assist with preparing operating theatres, maintaining and checking equipment, and supporting safe patient positioning and movement, all while being part of a supportive team committed to excellence, compassion and high‑quality care.

Your skills and experience

You will have understanding of Legislation and standars related to OH&S, with ability to work well in a team environment aand relate to others in a professional manner, and analytical team work skills.

To be successful, you will be customer focused with well‑developed interpersonal and communication skills, planning and organisational skills and analytical and team work skills. Experience in the Health Care industry, preferably within a hospital setting, or Certificate III in Health Services or Operating Theatre Technician, is highly regarded.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everyting you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

• Salary: $44.08 per hour (casual loading included) , plus 12% Superannuation
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• A welcoming & supportive culture
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well‑being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.