Theatre Technician (Grades 3, Grade 4 ), Surgical and Critical Care

Employment Type -  Permanent Part Time

Hours per fortnight - 38 

Job Category - Other Professionals - Theatre Technician

Req Id - 7947 

 

  • Extend your career at a health service a stone throw from the Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road
  • Work with a passionate dynamic team who are committed to delivering great care
  • Life balance and job security with this permanent part time (38 hours per fortnight) opportunity

 

About the role

As a Theatre Technician, you work collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team in the provision of patient focused holistic health care in order to deliver a quality service and ensure positive patient outcomes achieve desired clinical outcomes. If you are looking to take on a challenging and significant role, we urge you to apply now.

 

Key responsibilities 

  • Ensure safe preparation, positioning, and transfer of patients, while maintaining a clean, well-equipped, and safe operating theatre environment.
  • Perform all tasks within scope of practice, ensuring equipment is operational, and supporting efficient theatre workflow and daily scheduling.
  • Follow Occupational Health & Safety policies, report hazards and incidents via Riskman, and ensure adherence to infection control and regulatory requirements.
  • Work collaboratively with theatre staff, share knowledge, maintain respectful communication, complete mandatory training, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

 

What we’re looking for 

  • Minimum 12 months experience working as a Theater Technician 
  • Available to work all shifts involved in providing a 24 hour service, 7 days a week 
  • Willing to participate in on the job training and/or specific skills education as required
  • Proven ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team

 

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

 

  • 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 

 

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. 

 

 

Contact Person: Jo Griffin - Theatre Technician Manager

Email: joanne.griffin@barwonhealth.org.au

Contact Phone: 0466752894

 

Advertising Closing Date: 11 May, 2026

 

Internal applicants: 
If you are currently employed at Barwon Health, please ensure you sign in via the employee login on the external careers page or access the careers cage through One Point (intranet) before applying. 

 

Shortlisting may commence prior to the closing date - early applications are encouraged. 

Barwon Health does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies. Candidates must apply directly through the official recruitment portal.