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Theatre Technician Grade 1 - Grade 3
Fixed Term, Part Time and Full Time Roles considered.
Up to $59,****** (IN28) - $68,****** (IN30) base salary per annum (full-time equivalent – to be prorated for part-time).
Parkville location with multiple public transport options.
At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground.
Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.
Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.
About Perioperative Services at Peter Mac
The Operating Suite at Peter Mac delivers a comprehensive, state-of-the-art service for patients undergoing complex cancer surgeries.
Our procedures range from minimally invasive endoscopic techniques to specialized robotic surgeries and highly complex multi-specialty cases.
Our Operating Suite includes:
8 modern Operating Theatres, including dedicated endoscopy and brachytherapy rooms
2 advanced Da Vinci Xi Surgical Robotic Systems
Day of Surgery Admissions (DOSA) unit
Post Anaesthetic Care Unit (PACU)
We specialize in major surgical areas such as Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal, Hepatobiliary, Breast, Reconstruction, Urology, Melanoma and Plastics, Head and Neck, Sarcoma, and Vascular surgeries.
Our team also leads extensive robotic surgeries across multiple specialties and provides cutting-edge treatments like High Dose Radiation (Brachytherapy), Intraoperative Radiotherapy, and Chemotherapy.
We proudly support patients from Victoria, Australia, and New Zealand.
Peter Mac Operating Theatres operate Monday to Friday, with no rostered weekend, public holiday, or night shifts.
Senior Theatre Technicians are required to undertake occasional On-Call shifts (approximately once per week) and be available for weekend On-Call duties (around 8 weekends per year).
Renumeration in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement ***********.
Up to $59,***** (IN28) - $68,****** (IN30) base salary per annum (full-time equivalent – to be prorated for part-time).
Additional Nauseous Allowance payments, Experience Allowance, On-Call Allowances where applicable.
Skills and Experience:
Completed Certificate III in Health Services Assistance Operating Theatre Technical Support or equivalent
Effective communication skills.
Excellent time management.
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
Understanding of Infection Control.
Sound knowledge of Medical Terminology.
Knowledge of surgical equipment, patient positioning and OH&S.;
Flexible approach to work and able to be On-Call when required.
Applicants to this role should provide a covering letter outlining relative key skills and experience to assist us with our assessment.
Hiring Manager: Adam Marlborough
Contact Number: ************
Email: ******
Applications Close: *****pm Thursday 5 November ****.
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Position Summary
Peter MacCallum Operating Suite manages patients across Victoria,



Australia and New Zealand and offers a broad variety of specialities including brachytherapy and robotic surgery.
The Theatre Technician position works closely with medical and nursing staff to support the patient's journey and experience of care by providing a range of specialised technical support services.
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement *********
Classification or Salary Range
IN9 - Theatre Technician Grade 3
Immunisation Category A
Key Relationships
Internal
Patients and their families
ANUM Team Leaders
Perioperative Nursing Workforce
Other support staff and administrative staff
Other Theatre Technician's within the suite
Relevant departmental managers
Multi-disciplinary clinicians
External
Honeywell Contractors
Skills
Completed Certificate IV in Health Services Assistance Operating Theatre Technical Support or equivalent.
Has greater than of twenty-four (24) months experience (full-time equivalent) working as a Theatre Technician.
Able to operate with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.
Excellent communication skills
Ability to read and write English
Demonstrated ability to empathise with patients
Ability to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment
Demonstrated ability to accept and follow direction
Demonstrated ability to take initiative in prioritising workload
Neat personal presentation and hygiene
Key Accountabilities
1. Maintain a safe, clean and tidy environment in accordance with Safe Operating Procedures.
To comply with all the statutory and hospital rules and regulations relating to the health industry.
To be physically able to perform the duties as required, using appropriate methods and techniques
To maintain an accepted standard of performance to ensure a clean uncluttered environment
Attend to routine cleaning of theatre tables and equipment/furniture between cases
Change mop buckets water & mop heads after each use
Clean equipment e.g. Diathermy, endoscopy towers and urology towers as per the cleaning regimen
Perform other cleaning duties as outlined in the cleaning duties register
Mopping of floors between cases if required
Disposal of soiled liquids, linen and rubbish from operating theatre.
Maintain an organised work setting
Undertake other cleaning duties as requested by coordinator, medical staff and colleagues
Reports faults/damage of equipment to Floor Coordinator
Handle all waste in a manner having regard for policies or procedures
Use correct manual handling procedures in respect of lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying, standing and sitting
Observe Infection Control/personal hygiene precautions at all times
Demonstrate safe work practices at all times
Be vigilant and report any item that may be a breach of Occupational Health and Safety requirements
Participate in relevant audits, portfolios and report writing as requested
Recommend any improvement within the hospital and department
Continually strive to maintain the highest standards of work
2.



Have a flexible approach to work with ability to work independently and/or within a team.
Responds in a timely manner to:
Liaising with the multidisciplinary team in relation to patient positioning & equipment requirements
Ensuring the Theatres are ready for use
Trouble shooting basic equipment and positioning aides issues
Awareness of the sterile field and maintaining sterility
Ensuring equipment is placed within the operating theatre in the correct place & connected appropriately e.g. theatre lights, pendants, Da Vinci robot etc.
Ability to assist and trouble shoot AV issues
Other tasks as required
Contribute to the team effectiveness of the suite and hospital
Carry out the duties in a manner that will fulfil the visions and values of the hospital
Accept responsibility for the standards of work achieved
Escalate workload concerns and or unfinished work to other members of the team to seek assistance in a timely manner
Display a willingness to learn
Work effectively as a team member including assisting nursing staff, local administrative staff, other health professionals and other Theatre Technicians with various duties
Key Accountabilities (Contd..)
3. Support high quality patient care a great patient experience with high standards of customer service for patients, carers and staff
Ensure a professional approach to all staff, patients and their visitors by being courteous and helpful
Ensure patient confidentiality at all times
Provide clear and concise communication with all unit staff in the process of performing duties
Provide urgent courier services as requested
Participate in the development of service delivery workflows
Participate in rostering and work allocations
To relate well to others through effective communication skills.
To work effectively and harmoniously as a member of a suite based team.
4. Contribute to a safe work environment for all patients, staff and visitors.
Work is conducted in a manner that will not endanger yourself or others
Demonstrate protected work practices at all times
Follow Peter Mac's Occupational Health & Safety policies and procedures
Demonstrate vigilance and report any item that may breach OH&S; requirements
Report any unsafe work practices, hazards, near miss accidents and incidents
Report faults/damage of equipment to Environmental Services Supervisor
Observe Infection Control/personal hygiene precautions at all times
Ensure manual handling principles are practiced at all timesHandle all waste in accordance to hospital procedures
Contribute to safety awareness and promotion by contributing ideas and suggestions
Undertake staff development & skills appraisals
Participate in quality assurance programs, and training and education opportunities.
WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC
Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.
The Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which our five sites are located throughout Victoria.
We recognise their strength and resilience and pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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📌 Theatre Technician Grade 3 (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
📍 Melbourne