Theatre Technician

Theatre Technician - Grade 2 & Grade 3

Permanent full-time & part-time positions

Cabrini Malvern

Cabrini Benefits

• A private, non-profit hospital which offers $15,900 salary packaging tax free plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits.
• Our culture is inclusive; we work as a team and are constantly focusing on professional and career development.
• $3 per day car parking available at each of our hospital sites (subject to availability)
• Additional Employee Leave Benefits
• Close to public transport with Myki discount on offer
• Working with the latest modern technology, established surgeons and Anaesthetists
• Be a part of a major hospital expansion, including new theatres, Cardiac Cath lab and a redeveloped emergency department by 2026

Why join Cabrini Health's Theatre Technician Team in Perioperative Services?

We are seeking experienced & motivated Grade 2 / Grade 3 Theatre Technician's to join our dynamic and supportive perioperative team. We offer a diverse program where our friendly and knowledgeable technician team work closely with our registered nurses to achieve best patient outcomes and high standards of care. We promote on the job training and career advancement and offer opportunities to develop skills in advanced technical specialties including Laser, Stealth and Robotics.

Perioperative Services

Our Perioperative Services are situated in a state of the art and expanding facility with 19 operating theatres, including a Hybrid theatre, three endoscopy suites, and two Cardiac Cath Labs. As part of our growth, construction is already underway for four additional cutting-edge operating theatres and an additional Cath lab due for completion early 2026.

Equipped with advanced technology, our department supports over 1800 operations each month catering to an extensive range of surgical specialities. We focus on patient-centred care through our day-of-surgery admission points, three Post-Anaesthetic Care Units, and two discharge lounges and are committed to providing the highest standard of care in a collaborative and innovative environment.

How you will make an impact

As a Theatre Technician within our Perioperative Department, you will:

• Play a pivotal role in overseeing and ensuring the safe positioning and immediate preoperative preparation of our patients
• Assist with the positioning and connection of equipment in the Theatre while helping to ensure a sterile field is maintained
• Be a member of a high performing team with a 'can do' culture focusing on providing exceptional quality care to our patients
• Be responsible for the safe transport and movement of our patients both inside and outside of Theatre
• Be a passionate, patient-focused Theatre Technician who thrives in a fast-paced environment

About You

• Experienced in the Perioperative setting as a Theatre Technician (preferred)
• Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Specialising Operating Theatre Technician) (Required as minimum)
• Victorian Working with Children Check
• Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to take direction and prioritise work.
• A commitment to clinical excellence and patient-centred care
• Ability to work within the Mission and Values of the organisation
• Flexibility and a positive attitude
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service focus and communication skills
• Ability to work in a physically demanding role.

Enquiries to: Alli Fromberg- Perioperative Recruitment Liaison

Sam Chapman- Perioperative Nurse Manager

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of Cabrini's future

Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community.

Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission.

As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

Working for Cabrini

Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne's southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years.

There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries.

Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential.

Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect

MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI

Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.