Theatre Technician - Grade 2 and Grade 3

• Permanent Full-Time and Part Time available
• Maroondah Hospital - excellent parking facilities
• Close proximity to Eastlink, public transport and Eastlands Shopping Centre

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services, including maternity, palliative care, mental health, drug and alcohol, residential care, community health and state-wide specialist services to people and communities that are diverse in culture, age, socio-economic status, population and healthcare needs.

About the role

Maroondah Theatres is a 4 theatre suite providing 24/7 surgical care in the following specialties: orthopaedics, urology, general and plastics.  The Theatre Technician is an integral member of the multi-disciplinary team, supporting the team to provide the best care for the patients. Rostering is across 7 days and has on call requirements.

About you

To be successful in this role you will possess:

• Grade 2
• Certificate III in Operating Theatre Technician Support
• Greater than 12 months experience (full-time equivalent) as a Theatre Technician
• Grade 3
• Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technician Support
• Greater than 24 months experience (full-time equivalent) as a Theatre Technician
• A strong commitment to high quality care
• Comprehensive knowledge and ability to work in all surgical and clinical specialties offered at Maroondah Hospital
• The ability to work both as part of a diverse team and autonomously 
• Excellent communication, technical and organisational skills

Please refer to the attached position description for further details of the role.

Vaccination against infectious disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.  An offer of employment is conditional on you providing evidence that you are currently vaccinated against COVID-19 with booster & Influenza, prior to commencing employment.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here!

• Diverse and engaging career opportunities
• Friendly & supportive team
• Flexible working hours
• Salary packaging options
• Career progression in our teaching hospitals

Next Steps

If you believe you have the ability to make a difference in this rewarding industry, apply today!

Please note:

• All applications must be submitted online via E-Mercury
• All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Fit2Work Check, where preferred candidates will be required to complete a Criminal History Check at the expense of Eastern Health.
• You must have Australian work rights to apply for this position.
• Recruitment agency applications will not be accepted.

Eastern Health is a child safe organisation, committed to promoting the wellbeing and cultural safety of Aboriginal children, children with disabilities and all children in their diversity.

Eastern Health is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment that welcomes and values all people. We recognise that diversity is essential in ensuring Eastern Health provides the best service to its consumers.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, women, those from the LGBTIQ+ community, people living with disability and those from a culturally and linguistically diverse background, are strongly encouraged to apply. Those seeking support in submitting an application are welcome to contact the hiring manager listed or feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition team.

Values in Action: Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day

**Please note applications will be screened upon receipt and advertising may close prior to the closing date.**