Job Description

Operating Theatre Technician

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The Royal Melbourne Hospital

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- Full Time, Part Time and Casual Positions Available
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- Join a 16-Theatre Suite Covering All Surgical Specialties
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- Contribute to a High-Performing Trauma and Emergency Surgical Team
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The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Perioperative Services team is seeking passionate and skilled Theatre Technicians to help deliver outstanding surgical care. As a leading trauma centre with a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we offer you the opportunity to work across all surgical specialties in a collaborative and patient-focused team. No two days are the same in our theatre suite — and every team member plays a vital role in delivering safe, timely, and effective care.

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Your New Role

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- Provide vital support in the operating suite by assisting with patient transfers, theatre set-up, equipment handling and cleaning, and maintaining stock levels
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- Rotate through a broad range of surgical specialties — from trauma and emergency surgery to orthopaedics and neurosurgery
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- Work a 24/7 rotating roster including on-call shifts, with strong support from the Theatre Support Services Manager
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- Be part of a cohesive team committed to safety, excellence, and patient-centred care
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- Maintain theatre equipment, assist in positioning lights, perform routine cleaning, and support clinical teams in real-time
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About You

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- Hold a Certificate III or IV in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technical Support) or equivalent
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- Have recent experience working as a Theatre Technician in a busy operating theatre environment
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- Thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
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- Comfortable with rotating shifts and being on-call as required
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- Value career development and a culture of continuous improvement
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Benefits of Working at RMH

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- Flexible working arrangements, including work from home and our Elizabeth Street office
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- Salary packaging options – increase your take-home pay by up to $12,000
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- 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADOs (full time employees)
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- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
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- A strong values-based culture:People First | Lead with Kindness | Excellence Together
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- A workplace committed to ourSpeaking Up for Safetyculture
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📌 Operating Theatre Technician (Victoria)
🏢 Melbourne Health
📍 Victoria