Theatre Technician (Grade 3 - Grade 5), Operating Services

Colac Area Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Barwon Health is seeking Theatre Technicians (Grade 3–5) to join the Operating Services team at University Hospital Geelong. Roles include maintaining theatre safety, equipment readiness and patient preparation across grade levels.

Permanent part-time or full-time opportunities are available, with a 76-hour fortnight schedule noted. You will work within a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 24 months’ experience as a Theatre Technician.
• Demonstrated communication and organisational skills.
• Willingness to participate in on-the-job training and skills development.
• Ability to support a 24-hour, 7-day service.

Responsibilities

• Grade 3: Provide safe theatre support and prepare patients for procedures.
• Grade 4: Maintain a safe, clean theatre and report hazards.
• Grade 5: Coordinate daily workloads and mentor colleagues.
• All grades: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and follow Barwon Health standards.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Flexibility

Basic computer skills

Education

Certificate 4 Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Support)

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Theatre Technician (Grade 3 - Grade 5), Operating Services

Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time

Hours per fortnight -76

Job Category -Other Professionals - Theatre Technician

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)

Key responsibilities

Grade 3

• Provide safe, high-quality theatre support within the scope of practice of a Theatre Technician.
• Ensure patients are safely prepared, positioned and transferred, while maintaining a clean, safe and well-prepared theatre environment.
• Work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, communicating respectfully and contributing to an efficient daily workload.
• Maintain equipment, report incidents and hazards appropriately, and participate in mandatory training, professional development and quality improvement activities.

Grade 4

• Provide high-quality theatre support within scope of practice, ensuring patients are safely prepared, positioned and transferred for procedures.
• Maintain a safe, clean and well-prepared theatre environment, including ensuring equipment is operational and reporting incidents, hazards and risks appropriately.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the multidisciplinary team, demonstrating strong communication, teamwork and professional behaviour while supporting an efficient daily workload.
• Maintain professional knowledge and skills through mandatory and role-specific training, adherence to relevant standards and policies, and active participation in quality improvement activities.

Grade 5

• Provide high-quality theatre support within scope of practice, coordinating daily workloads and liaising with colleagues to ensure safe, efficient and timely patient care.
• Promote a high standard of safe practice and theatre operations, including patient preparation and transfers, equipment readiness, infection prevention, risk management and reporting of incidents and hazards.
• Provide leadership and support to other Theatre Technicians by modelling professional behaviour, effective communication and teamwork, and assisting with the training and development of colleagues.
• Contribute to service improvement through participation in quality improvement activities, special projects and reporting, while maintaining compliance with relevant standards, Barwon Health policies, mandatory training and OHS requirements.

What we’re looking for

Grade 3

• Minimum 24 months’ experience working as a Theatre Technician.
• Holds a Certificate 4 Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Support)
• Demonstrated good communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to participate in on-the-job training and skills development.
• Basic computer skills and availability to work shifts required to support a 24-hour, 7-day service.

Grade 4

• Minimum 36 months’ experience working as a Theatre Technician.
• Holds a Certificate 4 Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Support)
• Demonstrated strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to participate in on-the-job training and ongoing skills development.
• Basic computer skills and availability to work shifts required to support a 24-hour, 7-day service.

Grade 5

• Minimum 48 months’ experience working as a Theatre Technician, including at least 12 months’ experience at Grade 4 level.
• Holds a Certificate 4 Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Support)
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and experience across all areas of the operating suite and relevant Theatre Technician clinical specialties.
• Demonstrated exceptional communication, organisational and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated leadership, flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to support colleagues, embrace change and contribute to a 24-hour, 7-day service.

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction

A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Attractive salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health, please click here

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

Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact person: Jo Griffin
Email: [e-mail]
Phone: [phone]

Internal applicants:
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via theemployeelogin on the external careers page or access the careers page through One Point (intranet) before applying.