Head Theatre Technician

Epworth Geelong, located in Waurn Ponds, has an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Head Theatre Technician, Grade 5, reporting to the Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager. This is a permanent full-time role focused on delivering an exceptional patient experience with a emphasis on safety. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality service and patient care and work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager to help foster and grow new and existing technicians.

• Working with the nurse unit manager to help in the development and implementation of rosters that optimise staff skill mix to ensure timely, safe, high-quality patient care and meet training requirements of staff.
• Positive role model to all levels of staff in terms of commitment to the delivery of high-quality patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, assist and support organisational change.
• Your expertise and attention to detail will help create a safe and effective working environment for the patients and team members.

• Completed a Certificate IV Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Support)
• Minimum 4 years clinical experience as a Theatre Technician
• Dedicated to coaching and developing theatre technicians
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Effectively manage high-performing teams and foster strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders

Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University's Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. This brand new hospital provides exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.

• Epworth's enhanced Not for Profit status (not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take-home pay plus $2400 meals and entertainment.
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia.
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave.
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses if you are moving interstate or from regional areas in Victoria.
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, and individuals from all cultural backgrounds. We are committed to providing an equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free recruitment experience for everyone. If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, please let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. Any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

The annual salary range for Theatre Technicians Grade 5 is AUD $78,541 - $79,685 + super + entitlements, dependent on year level (prorated for part-time).

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button to attach your CV and cover letter. For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact talent@epworth.org.au or phone (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination where required under Epworth policy. As a child-safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you). At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. We care.