Theatre Technician

About Epworth

Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest private not-for-profit healthcare group, known for high standards across diagnosis, treatment, care, and rehabilitation. The organisation is also recognised for bringing evidence-based innovation into Australian healthcare to improve patient services and outcomes.

Epworth is committed to building a workplace where inclusion, cultural safety, and respect are part of everyday practice. The team values difference, supports equitable treatment, and aims to ensure people feel a true sense of belonging.

Guided by strong values and purpose, Epworth focuses on delivering care in a genuine and meaningful way, with “Every Patient Matters” at the centre of its approach.

Role Overview

Epworth Geelong in Waurn Ponds is looking for skilled Theatre Technicians to join its Perioperative Team. This opportunity is open across full-time, part-time, and casual arrangements, with the information below reflecting the full-time role requested here. The hospital has recently expanded its theatre facilities, offering a chance to contribute to a growing and modern operating environment.

The role suits someone who enjoys a flexible workplace, values work-life balance, and wants development opportunities, salary packaging, and access to staff benefits.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting clinicians and other team members with patient preparation.
• Setting up, checking, and maintaining operating suite equipment.
• Helping move patients safely within the theatre area and during transfers between departments.
• Working with awareness and respect in a culturally diverse environment.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is part of a team focused on safety and outstanding patient experience. You should communicate clearly, show empathy and compassion, work professionally, pay close attention to detail, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Qualifications and Experience

You will need Certificate III in Health Services Assistance, specialising in Operating Theatre Technician, or a higher qualification. A solid understanding of medical terminology, practical capability to meet the technical demands of the position, and knowledge of safe work practices are important. Flexibility and a willingness to learn are also expected.

About Geelong

Epworth Geelong is located near Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds and is part of a growing healthcare and education precinct serving the expanding Geelong and South West Victoria community. The new hospital offers contemporary facilities, advanced medical technology, and a broad range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services.

Additional Information

Working at Epworth comes with a strong sense of community and a range of benefits, including:

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 pre-tax per year, which can increase take-home pay.
• Access to the largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia.
• The option to purchase up to four extra weeks of leave.
• Reduced-cost health services for you and your family through Epworth.
• Relocation support for approved candidates.

The annual salary for Theatre Technicians is AUD $59,718 to $73,037 plus superannuation and entitlements, depending on year level, and this is prorated for part-time staff.

Employment Conditions

Employment is subject to specific conditions. Where required under Epworth policy, and subject to reasonable exemptions, annual influenza vaccination is mandatory. Because Epworth is a child-safe organisation, successful candidates must pass a National Police Check completed by Epworth and may also need to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check, which must be provided by the employee.

Inclusion Statement

Epworth welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, including First Nations peoples, people with disability, mature-age and young job seekers, LGBTIQA+ community members, and people from diverse cultural backgrounds. The organisation is committed to a recruitment process that is equitable, inclusive, and barrier-free. Candidates who need support or reasonable adjustments during recruitment are encouraged to share their needs in confidence.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can submit a CV and cover letter. For more details, applicants may refer to the position description or contact the talent team using the details provided in the source listing.

Epworth’s culture is built on care—for patients, staff, safety, professional growth, flexibility, and community contribution.