Operating Theatre Technician
The Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Full Time, Part Time and Casual Positions Available
- Join a 16-Theatre Suite Covering All Surgical Specialties
- Contribute to a High-Performing Trauma and Emergency Surgical Team
The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Perioperative Services team is seeking passionate and skilled Theatre Technicians to help deliver outstanding surgical care. As a leading trauma centre with a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we offer you the opportunity to work across all surgical specialties in a collaborative and patient-focused team. No two days are the same in our theatre suite — and every team member plays a vital role in delivering safe, timely, and effective care.
Your New Role
- Provide vital support in the operating suite by assisting with patient transfers, theatre set-up, equipment handling and cleaning, and maintaining stock levels
- Rotate through a broad range of surgical specialties — from trauma and emergency surgery to orthopaedics and neurosurgery
- Work a 24/7 rotating roster including on-call shifts, with strong support from the Theatre Support Services Manager
- Be part of a cohesive team committed to safety, excellence, and patient-centred care
- Maintain theatre equipment, assist in positioning lights, perform routine cleaning, and support clinical teams in real-time
About You
- Hold a Certificate III or IV in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technical Support) or equivalent
- Have recent experience working as a Theatre Technician in a busy operating theatre environment
- Thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
- Comfortable with rotating shifts and being on-call as required
- Value professional development and a culture of continuous improvement
Benefits of Working at RMH
- Flexible working arrangements, including work from home and our Elizabeth Street office
- Salary packaging options – increase your take-home pay by up to $12,000
- 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADOs (full time employees)
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
- A strong values-based culture:People First | Lead with Kindness | Excellence Together
- A workplace committed to ourSpeaking Up for Safetyculture
Operating Theatre Technician in Melbourne employer: Melbourne Health
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