Head Theatre Technician

Epworth Geelong, located in Waurn Ponds, has an exciting opportunity to join our fantastic team on a permanent full-time basis as a Head Theatre Technician, Grade 5, reporting to the Perioperative Nurse Unit Manager.

Join our dynamic team that is committed to delivering an exceptional patient experience with a focus on safety first. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality service and patient care. You will also work closely with the Nurse Unit Manager to help foster and grow new and existing technicians.

You will make an impact by:

• Working with the nurse unit manager to help in the development and implementation of rosters that optimise staff skill mix to ensure the provision of timely, safe, high quality patient care and simultaneously enables training requirements of staff to be met.
• 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 detail will help create a safe and effective working environment for the patients and team members.

To be successful in this role:

We are looking for someone who is a good communicator with a natural ability to show compassion and empathy to patients. You should be professional in your work, have a strong attention to detail, and be quick to learn and adapt.

• 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

Position Description Inherent Requirements

About Geelong

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.

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:

• Epworth's enhanced Not for Profit status (and 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 + $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. 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.

If you need support during the application process or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments, we encourage you to let us know what you need to participate fully and confidently. We understand that sharing your needs can feel daunting, so please know that any information you provide will be treated with the utmost confidentiality and respect.

The annual salary range for Theatre Technicians Grade 5 – AUD $78,541 - $79,685 + 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.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact [email protected] or phone

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is 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. At Epworth, we care.