Theatre Technician

Job Description

Join an Organization where we Serve Something Greater: See Something Greater: and Strive for Something Greater!

Based at St Vincent's Private Hospital Werribee, this role will report directly to the Theatre Nurse Unit Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the surgeon and nursing staff with surgical procedures through provision, operation and maintenance of theatre equipment and the positioning / preparation of patients.
• Facilitating efficient perioperative processes and ensure the smooth operation and running of perioperative services
• Ensuring equipment and stock are available at all times for perioperative services staff.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Support) from an accredited institution
• Previous experience in a Perioperative setting.
• Proven strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with staff of all levels.

Why Work For SVPHM

• Comprehensive orientation and ongoing education support
• Discounted car parking and easy access to public transport
• Uniform provided
• Salary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay!)
• Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness Passport
• Option to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good
• A great work life balance with options to purchase additional leave
• Receive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private Hospital

About St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne

St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincent's Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries. We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

St Vincent's Private Hospital Melbourne extended its trusted, state of the art health care services to areas west of Melbourne when it opened the doors of a new private hospital January 2018

The Services available at our Werribee hospital include orthopaedic, cardiology, ear nose and throat, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, general surgery, vascular, rehabilitation and oncology/infusions. Facilities include operating theatres, a day procedure unit, oncology/infusion unit, a cardiac catheter laboratory, and a rehabilitation gymnasium.

Application Terms

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

St Vincent's Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au .

REQUIREMENTS: Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.

SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).

Contact

HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:

For further information about this role please contact Don Sanchez (03) 9218 8280 ( don.sanchez@svha.org.au )

Closing Date: 8 October 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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