THEATRE TECHNICIAN
Operating Suites
Permanent part time, up to 32 hours per fortnight
Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers Enterprise Agreement
Theatre Technician Grade 1 - 4
($28.84 p/h - $37.19 p/h, dependant on qualifications and experience)
(Junior rates apply to employees aged under 19 years)
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With the exciting expansion of our surgical services we have a wonderful opportunity for someone to join our diverse team of surgeons, anaesthetists and dedicated nurses as a Theatre Technician.
The successful applicant will be responsible for the safe transfer and positioning of patients, cleaning, setting up and the maintenance of equipment. The Theatre Technician will work with other technicians as part of a multidisciplinary perioperative team. Further information is contained in the Position Description.
The ideal applicant will be someone who has:
* Enthusiasm and flexibility in their working hours - there are a variety shifts depending on the theatre lists
* Previous manual handling &/or patient transportation experience - highly desirable
* Is capable of working in a physically demanding environment
* Good professional communication skills
* Previous experience within a hospital or health care setting
* The ability to work in all areas of the operating room suite and in the specialties offered
* The knowledge of Infection Control Principles & Occupational Health & Safety requirements
* The ability to work effectively with a diverse team of people
* Work a rotating roster of morning and afternoon shifts: 0730 to 2100 Monday – Friday
IMPORTANT: Some roles in the healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated annually for Influenza (unless a valid exemption applies). Evidence of vaccination (or exemption) may be required prior to commencement.
About our organisation
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.
West Gippsland Healthcare Group staff benefits include:
* Flexible working arrangements
* Professional development
* Access to employee assistance program
* Salary packaging
* Free Parking
Working with us
All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.
Further details and how to apply
Applications must be submitted via must include a current CV and a covering letter outlining your suitability for this position. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Elise Parry, Deputy Nurse Unit Manager on or via
Applications close on Sunday, 4 January 2026
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As an inclusive employer, committed to improving diversity and equity in our workforce, we encourage applications from all parts of our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTI people, and people with lived experience of disability.
As a Child Safe organisation, West Gippsland Healthcare Group promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with disability.