The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Operating Theatre Technician
The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Full Time, Part Time and Casual Positions 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

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Flexible working arrangements, including work from home and our Elizabeth Street office
• Salary packaging options – increase your take-home pay by up to $12,000
• 5 weeks annual leave plus monthly ADOs (full time employees)
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities
• A strong values-based culture: People First | Lead with Kindness | Excellence Together
• A workplace committed to our Speaking Up for Safety culture

To view the full position description please click here

Interested? Click on the apply button! Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.   

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.