Theatre Technician
Employment Type - Casual
Classification - Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027 : Theatre Tech
Job Category - Theatre Technician
Req Id - 10225
Theatre Technician
Casual
Join Our Team
An exciting opportunity exists to join Colac Area Health as a Theatre Technician within the Perioperative team.
In this role, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality services and support positive outcomes for our patients, residents, clients, staff, and community. Working collaboratively with a range of stakeholders, you will provide professional expertise, coordination, and support while contributing to continuous improvement and service excellence.
About Us
Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne at the gateway to the stunning Otway Ranges, Great Ocean Road and Surf Coast, Colac Area Health (CAH) provides integrated healthcare services to more than 30,000 people across Colac Otway, Corangamite and Surf Coast Shires.
With more than 500 employees, CAH delivers a broad range of services including:
- Acute and Medical Services
- Nursing and Midwifery
- Aged Care Services
- Community and Allied Health Services
- Corporate Services
- Support Services
At Colac Area Health, our people are at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care and creating a workplace where our staff can thrive.
About the Role
Reporting to Nurse Unit Manager you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of services within the Perioperative team.
The Theatre Technician is responsible for providing specialised technical, clinical, and operational support within Perioperative Services to ensure the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of surgical care. Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, the Theatre Technician prepares and maintains operating theatres, equipment, and supplies, assists with patient positioning and transfer, supports surgical procedures, and contributes to infection prevention and workplace safety standards. The role plays a critical part in ensuring high-quality patient care and the smooth functioning of the perioperative environment across elective and emergency services.
The successful applicant will work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to ensure efficient service delivery, maintain high professional standards, and contribute to organisational priorities and objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and ensure a high standard of indirect patient care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Nurse and Registered Enrolled Nurse.
- Work as an effective member within a team environment.
- Provide indirect patient care in the preparation of the operating room and equipment and supplies prior to and between cases.
- Maintain and expand professional knowledge base, by contributing to and participating in continuing education programs.
About You
You are a motivated and proactive professional with excellent organisational and communication skills. You enjoy working collaboratively, thrive in a dynamic environment, and take pride in delivering high-quality outcomes.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Certificate 3 or 4 in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Support).
- High level of interpersonal, communication and people skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to work under pressure in a changing environment.
- Willingness to undertake further training to enhance knowledge and skills.
- CPR, Infection Control, Fire and Safety.
- Commitment to the principles of patient confidentiality.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Computer literacy.
- Current, employee Working With Children Check required for the duration of employment.
- Satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check.
Why Join Colac Area Health?
We value our people and offer a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and work-life balance.
Benefits Include
- Comprehensive organisational orientation and department induction.
- Attractive salary packaging benefits.
- Ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Active Social Club.
- Access to research support through the CAH Research Unit and the Western Alliance Academic Health Science Centre.
- A supportive, inclusive, and values-driven workplace culture.
To learn more about our vibrant community and region, visit Discover Colac Otway.
Diversity, Inclusion and Child Safety
Colac Area Health celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported.
We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and individuals of all ages, identities, and experiences.
Colac Area Health is committed to the safety, wellbeing and empowerment of all children and young people and proudly upholds the Victorian Child Safe Standards. National Criminal Record Checks and Working With Children Checks (WWCC) are required to be submitted on request through the recruitment process. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.
Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process to support equitable participation.
Apply Now
To apply, visit: https://peopleplus.swarh.vic.gov.au/CAH
Join Colac Area Health and help make a positive difference in the lives of our community.
This role requires you to provide evidence of the current influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Jane Wilkeson
Email: jwilkeson@cah.vic.gov.au
Phone: 52325 215
Application closing date: Wednesday 25 November 2026
Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site here or via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.