Theatre Technician

**Welcome to St John of God Health Care**
- St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
- With over 127 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development

**The Position**

**St John of God Bendigo Hospital **is a private hospital located in Central Victoria. We provide services to a regional population of more than 300,000 people. Bendigo is a large Regional City offering a relaxed lifestyle, great schools, shopping, galleries, cafes, restaurants, cultural, sporting and education precincts. Our Region is a mecca for those wanting to experience great food and wine and the great outdoors with a plethora of walking trails, parks and waterways to explore and enjoy. Bendigo’s unique climate offers warm summers, moderate autumns, cool winters and a sunny and bright spring. Bendigo is located just 90 minutes from the Melbourne CBD making it a great place to live and work.
- We are looking for an experienced Theatre Technician ready to take the next step in their career and join the theatre team as
- **Theatre Technician Team Leader**. In this role, you will provide direct patient care, coordinating the Theatre Technician group, including appropriate allocation of duties and ensuring that such activities are in accordance with the ongoing Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care and objectives of Perioperative Services for St John of God Bendigo Hospital.
- This Permanent Full Time position is offering 76 hours per fortnight.
- team leader experience will be viewed favourably._
- A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
- Mayfield Certificate or similar experience in Operating Suite.
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a Theatre Technician, and able to work in all areas of the operating suite, demonstrating comprehensive knowledge of the clinical specialities offered at the hospital.
- Effective communication skills, including the demonstration of sensitivity, empathy and respect when dealing with others.
- Highly developed organisational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritise workload.
- Robust Customer Focus.
- Current understanding of legislation and standards related to OH&S & compliance issues.
- Highly developed team work skills.
- Shows discretion and confidentiality.
- Demonstrated analytical skills.

**We can offer you the following**:

- Generous salary packaging options
- Up to $9010 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses
- Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
- Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
- A welcoming & supportive culture
- Flexible work options
- Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance
- Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave
- Highly competitive salary & conditions
- Dynamic multidisciplinary team
- Professional development opportunities
- Various corporate discounts & benefits
- On-site subsidised parking
- Employee Assistance Program
- 10 weeks paid parental leave
- to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse._
- All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19, or meet the criteria for exemption, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role._

**For enquiries please contact Kayla Simmins,**
**Manager Perioperative Services**
**, on (03) 5434 3457