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

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.

Position Description Grade 3

Position Description Grade 4

Position Description Grade 5

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

Barwon Health staff benefits 

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction 

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

• Extensive professional development opportunities 

• 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 

Diversity and inclusion 

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 

Additional information 

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au 

All appointments are subject to: 

• Satisfactory Police Record Check 

• Immunisation Status Clearance 

• Working with Children Check (if applicable) 

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please note: We do not accept resumes via email.