Theatre Technician Training Program

Are you **passionate** about healthcare and looking to start a meaningful career in a hospital setting? Epworth Eastern is offering a full-time or part-time **4-month Theatre Technician Training Program** designed for individuals with a strong work ethic, a caring nature and the motivation to learn.

No prior experience required, just a positive attitude and commitment to make a difference in patients lives every day.

**About the program**

This hands-on training program offers a comprehensive introduction to the role of a Theatre Technician, working alongside experience professional in a real hospital environment.
- Over four months, you’ll learn how to:_
- Set-up, clean, and maintain operating theatre equipment
- Safely assist with patient handling and transport
- Support clinicians and nursing staff in a fast-paced surgical environment
- Understand operating theatre protocols and medical terminology
- Work in a team and communicate in a clinical setting

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be considered for **ongoing employment** as a theatre technician within our operating Suite

**Who we’re looking for**:

- We are seeking individuals who are:_
- Compassionate and patient focused
- Professional, reliable, punctual, willing to learn and detail orientated
- Team player with strong communication skills
- Able to manage physical tasks, such as equipment handling and patient movement
- Eager to start a career in healthcare
- Flexible with availability, committed to rotating rosters including AM, PM, Twilights and Saturday shifts.
- Quick to learn and thrive in a team environment
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic hospital setting

**Why choose Epworth Eastern?**

At Epworth you will be welcomed into our friendly warm, team environment and made to feel part of our working community that values personal growth and professional development

We offer:

- ** Full Support** and mentorship throughout your training
- A pathway to secure a fulfilling career in healthcare
- Staff benefits including salary packaging, wellness programs & more
- A caring, professional team environment in a leading private hospital
- Supportive learning environment with experienced mentors

Here, you’ll find a place where you truly belong — surrounded by **passionate people** making a real impact every day

Position Description Inherent Requirements

**About Epworth Eastern**

Located in Box Hill, Epworth Eastern is a state-of-the-art facility with 14 theatres and expansion of ICU to 12 beds. Epworth Eastern maintains a broad clinical focus from cardiac, vascular, orthopaedic and general surgery to oncology, urology and endoscopy services. Our redeveloped site delivers positive, meaningful, and sustainable impact on the health and well being of our community, delivering much needed health care services and facilities in Melbourne's east.

**Qualifications**:
Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Specialising in Operating Theatre Technician) or enrolled in a Certificate III course.

**Additional Information**:
**Why Join Epworth?**

At Epworth, it’s a community.

It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation and a team that works to make sure that every patient matters. In addition to this, you will have access to:

- Salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth

**At Epworth, we care.**

We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This includes 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.

The annual salary range for Theatre Technicians - AUD $59,718 - $73,037 + super + entitlements dependent on year level (prorated for part-time).

**Enquire/ Apply**

Sound interesting? To apply, click the **I'm Interested** button to attach your CV and cover letter.
- 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. At Epworth, we care._