Operating Theatre Technician

The Hospital :

The Royal Children's Hospital's (RCH) Vision is "A world where all kids thrive".

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children's Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children's Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics, and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. It provides a full range of paediatric and adolescent health services, including tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW, and other regions in Australia and overseas. The Hospital employs over 6,000 staff, has a budget of $850M, 12 wards, and 350 beds. Annually, RCH handles more than 300,000 specialist clinic appointments, 90,000 emergency department presentations, and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the .

RCH fosters high employee engagement and is dedicated to staff safety and cultivating a positive culture through the enactment of our Compact.

For further information about RCH, please visit our website.

About the Role

This is a Permanent Full-Time position within the Operating Theatres department for a Grade 2 to 3 Operating Theatre Technician.

As an Operating Theatre Technician, you will be a valued member of our healthcare team, providing support for patients, families, and guardians under the guidance of nursing, anesthetic, and surgical staff. Your responsibilities include preparing the theatre environment, transporting patients and equipment, patient positioning, and maintaining theatre equipment and environment.

What you'll achieve :

• Ensure adherence to OH&S and infection control principles in all work practices.
• Contribute to a multidisciplinary team environment, maintaining flexibility across all specialised areas of the operating suite.
• Test, use, and maintain surgical equipment and technology within your responsibility.
• Prepare and maintain the operating room environment for safe and efficient surgeries and procedures.

Your skills and experience :

• Demonstrated experience as a theatre technician.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Certificate 3 in health services assistance Operating Theatre Technician.
• Certificate 4 in health services assistance Operating Theatre Technician (highly desirable).
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

If you are interested, please follow the links below to view the full position descriptions.

What we Offer

• Salary range: $71,000 - $73,000 per annum.
• Salary Packaging options to increase your take-home pay.
• Located in Parkville, close to public transport.
• Discounted on-site parking.

Other Requirements

• Current National Criminal Record Check or willingness to obtain one.
• Valid Working with Children Check.
• Compliance with RCH's "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure.

Application Process

Please submit a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the role, referencing the position description. Shortlisting will begin immediately, so we encourage prompt applications.

Why work at the RCH?

RCH offers a supportive environment with world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and just a tram ride from Melbourne city. We provide discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and a comprehensive health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTQI community, and people with disabilities.

Employment requires full vaccination against Covid-19 and annual influenza vaccination for Category A and B roles, unless a medical exemption is provided and accepted. Vaccination status must be documented with an Australian Government Immunisation History Statement.

It is also mandatory to comply with any other disease vaccination or immunity requirements as directed by the hospital, unless a relevant exemption applies.

Are you ready to join our team? Apply online by clicking the "Apply" button. Applications close on 26 August 2025.