Theatre Technician (Grade 1 - Grade 5), Operating Services

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Salary packaging benefits

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong, Victoria, is seeking a Theatre Technician to join a collaborative multidisciplinary team focused on delivering high-quality patient care. The role supports safe theatre operations and patient outcomes within a hospital setting.

We have permanent part-time or full-time opportunities available (76 hours per fortnight) with a strong emphasis on staff development, safety, and continuous improvement within the theatre suite.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience working as a Theatre Technician.
• Willing to participate in on-the-job training and/or specific skills education as required.
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe preparation, positioning, and transfer of patients, while maintaining a clean, well-equipped, and safe operating theatre environment.
• Perform all tasks within scope of practice, ensuring equipment is operational, and supporting efficient theatre workflow and daily scheduling.
• Follow Occupational Health & Safety policies, report hazards and incidents via Riskman, and ensure adherence to infection control and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with theatre staff, share knowledge, maintain respectful communication, complete mandatory training, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Job description

An opportunity for a Theatre Technician to join the team at University Hospital Geelong today!

• Extend your career at a health service a stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
• Work with a passionate dynamic team who are committed to delivering great care
• Permanent part-time or fulltime opportunities available - (76 hours per fortnight)

About the role

As a Theatre Technician, you work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in the provision of patient focused holistic health care in order to deliver a quality service and ensure positive patient outcomes achieve desired clinical outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure safe preparation, positioning, and transfer of patients, while maintaining a clean, well-equipped, and safe operating theatre environment.
• Perform all tasks within scope of practice, ensuring equipment is operational, and supporting efficient theatre workflow and daily scheduling.
• Follow Occupational Health & Safety policies, report hazards and incidents via Riskman, and ensure adherence to infection control and regulatory requirements.
• Work collaboratively with theatre staff, share knowledge, maintain respectful communication, complete mandatory training, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

What we’re looking for

• Minimum 12 months experience working as a Theater Technician
• Available to work all shifts involved in providing a 24 hour service, 7 days a week
• Willing to participate in on the job training and/or specific skills education as required
• Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

• Position Description - Theater Tech GR 5
• Position Description - Theater Tech GR 4
• Position Description - Theater Tech GR 3
• Position Description - Theater Tech GR 1 & 2

Barwon Health staff benefits

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Extensive professional development opportunities
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people.

Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)