Operating Theatre Assistant

2 days ago

Parkville, Victoria, Australia The Royal Melbourne Hospital Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

Operating Theatre Technician

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

  • Part Time Ongoing Position Available
  • Join a 16-Theatre Suite Covering All Surgical Specialties
  • Contribute to a High-Performing Trauma and Emergency Surgical Team

The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Perioperative Services team is seeking passionate and skilled Theatre Technicians to help deliver outstanding surgical care. As a leading trauma centre with a dynamic and fast-paced environment, we offer you the opportunity to work across all surgical specialties in a collaborative and patient-focused team. No two days are the same in our theatre suite — and every team member plays a vital role in delivering safe, timely, and effective care.

Your New Role

  • Provide vital support in the operating suite by assisting with patient transfers, theatre set-up, equipment handling and cleaning, and maintaining stock levels
  • Rotate through a broad range of surgical specialties — from trauma and emergency surgery to orthopaedics and neurosurgery
  • Work a 24/7 rotating roster including on-call shifts, with strong support from the Theatre Support Services Manager
  • Be part of a cohesive team committed to safety, excellence, and patient-centred care
  • Maintain theatre equipment, assist in positioning lights, perform routine cleaning, and support clinical teams in real-time

About You

  • Hold a Certificate III or IV in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technical Support) or equivalent
  • Have recent experience working as a Theatre Technician in a busy operating theatre environment
  • Thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrating flexibility and the ability to work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team
  • Comfortable with rotating shifts and being on-call as required
  • Value professional development and a culture of continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a values-driven workplace that lives by "The Melbourne Way" - People First, Lead with Kindness, and Excellence Together
  • Access to career development pathways and training opportunities
  • Enjoy excellent work-life balance in a supportive team culture
  • Benefit from salary packaging, discounted parking, and proximity to public transport

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Ready to Make a Difference?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you can support a team making a real impact in patients' lives — we want to hear from you

Apply now - interviews will commence as soon as suitable applicants are received.

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All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

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