Theatre Technician

Job Description:

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is a facility of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries.  We are a not for profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne extended its trusted, state of the art health care services to areas west of Melbourne when it opened the doors of a new private hospital January 2018

The Services available at our Werribee hospital include orthopaedic, obstetrics, cardiology, ear nose and throat, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, gynaecology, general surgery, vascular, rehabilitation and oncology/infusions.  Facilities include operating theatres, a day procedure unit, oncology/infusion unit, a cardiac catheter laboratory, and a rehabilitation gymnasium.

Reporting directly to the Perioperative Services Manager at St Vincent’s Private Hospital Werribee, this exciting opportunity is now available for an experienced Theatre Technicians (Grade 3) to join our team on a permanent part-time basis 40 hours a fortnight.

Responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to); Assisting the Surgeon and Nursing Staff with surgical procedures through provision, operation and maintenance of theatre equipment and the positioning / preparation of patients.

• Facilitating efficient Perioperative processes and ensure the smooth operation and running of Perioperative Services

• Ensuring equipment and stock are available at all times for the other Perioperative Services staff.

The successful candidate will have;

• Certificate 3 in Health Services Assistance ( operating Theatre Support) from an accredited institution

• Previous experience in a Perioperative setting.

• Proven strong interpersonal skills with ability to communicate with staff of all levels

How to Apply:

Your application must contain a cover letter and CV to be considered.

For further information about this role please contact Don Sanchez (03) 9218 8280

Benefits include:

A supportive and friendly atmosphere, salary packaging (increase your take home pay), ongoing education support, comprehensive orientation, uniform, discounted car parking and easy access to public transport. Competitive annual salary and conditions.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.

At SVPHM we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of SVHA’s Commitment to the federal government employment parity initiative we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. If you would like further information, contact our National Human Resources and Indigenous Programs Specialist, Edward Solien on (07) 3435 7256.

Permission to conduct a police check is required. A valid working with children check is required.

*Please note; this job advertisement will close at 31 January 2026 Midnight the day before the closing date listed.

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. 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.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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