Join a 16-Theatre Suite covering all surgical specialisties at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers.

Operating Theatre Technician

Why Join RMH?

• Multiple positions available | Full time, part time and casual
• Join a 16-Theatre Suite Covering All Surgical Specialties
• Contribute to a High-Performing Trauma and Emergency Surgical Team

About the role

Join The Royal Melbourne Hospital's Perioperative Services team and play an important role in supporting the delivery of safe, timely, and high-quality surgical care. Working within one of Victoria's leading trauma centres, you’ll contribute to the smooth operation of our theatre suite by preparing equipment, maintaining clinical environments, and supporting multidisciplinary teams to deliver exceptional patient care.

You’ll work across a broad range of surgical specialties in a collaborative theatre environment where no two days are the same. Every member of the perioperative team plays a vital role in supporting positive patient outcomes and the effective delivery of surgical services.

Key Accountabilities

• 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

• Meaningful Work
  Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.
• Career Growth
  Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.
• Supportive Culture & Belonging
  Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.
• Innovation
  Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.
• World-Class Excellence
  Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.
• Enjoy great employee benefits
  Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

• Work in the Parkville Precinct
  Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

Position Description

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Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

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.