Theatre Technician - Grade 5

Epworth; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax

Educational scholarship program

Up to four additional weeks of leave

Reduced health service costs

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Epworth Eastern in Box Hill invites applications for an experienced Theatre Technician Grade 5 to join our perioperative team on a permanent full-time basis. Reporting to the Theatre Technician Manager (Grade 6), you will help deliver exceptional patient care and outcomes with safety at the centre of our work.

You will lead rosters, mentor technicians, and support a culture of high performance while collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to maintain service quality across

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Support) completed.
• Minimum 4 years clinical experience as a Theatre Technician.
• Dedicated to coaching and developing theatre technicians.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage high-performing teams and foster relationships with key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development and implementation of rosters to optimise staff skill mix for timely, safe patient care and training needs.
• Serve as a positive role model in delivering high-quality patient care.
• Lead, assist and support organisational change within the perioperative team.
• Contribute to a safe and effective working environment for patients and staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Coaching & development

Staff management

Education

Certificate IV Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Support)

Job description

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients.

At Epworth, we are united in our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace—one that is culturally safe and respectful of the enduring cultural and spiritual connections of our people.

We value all differences, ensure equitable practices, and empower individuals to lead and learn inclusively in their everyday interactions. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging.

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Job Description

Epworth Easternin Box Hill has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Theatre Technician Grade 5 to join our supportive and high-performing perioperative team on a permanent full-time basis.

Reporting to the Theatre Technician Manager (Grade 6), you will be part of a dynamic team committed to delivering exceptional patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes, with patient safety at the centre of everything we do.You will also work closely with the Technician Manager to help foster and grow new and existing technicians.

You will make an impact by:

• Working with the grade 6 technician manager to help in the development and implementation of rosters that optimise staff skill mix to ensure the provision of timely, safe, high quality patient care and simultaneously enables training requirements of staff to be met.
• Positive role model to all levels of staff in terms of commitment to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, assist and support organisational change.
• Your expertise and attention detail will help create a safe and effective working environment for the patients and team members.

To be successful in this role:

We are looking for someone who is a good communicator with a natural ability to show compassion and empathy to patients. You should be professional in your work, have a strong attention to detail, and be quick to learn and adapt.

• Completed a Certificate IV Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Support)
• Minimum 4 years clinical experience as a Theatre Technician
• Dedicated to coaching and developing theatre technicians
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Effectively manage high-performing teams and foster strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Located in Box Hill, Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility with 15 theatres and (including a hybrid theatre) expansion of ICU to 12 beds. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general surgery to oncology, urology and endoscopy services. Our redeveloped site delivers positive, meaningful, and sustainable impact on the health and well being of our community, delivering much needed health care services and facilities in Melbourne's east.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Support)

Additional Information

Why Join Epworth?

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approvedcandidates

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [e-mail] or phone [phone].

Itis a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.