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About the role

The Theatre Technician is responsible for supporting the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the operating theatre environment. Working collaboratively with nursing, medical, and support staff, the Theatre Technician assists with theatre preparation, equipment management, patient transfers, cleaning, stock management, and turnover of operating rooms to ensure high-quality patient care and efficient theatre utilisation.

You are a proactive and dependable individual with a strong commitment to patient safety, quality care, and teamwork. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in maintaining a well-organised theatre setting that supports the efficient delivery of surgical services.

Your main duties will include:

Prepare, set up and maintain operating theatres and specialised equipment to ensure theatres are ready for scheduled surgical procedures.
Support theatre efficiency by transporting instruments to decontamination, cleaning and resetting operating rooms, and assisting with theatre turnover between cases.
Manage theatre equipment and consumables, including stock replenishment, equipment checks, patient transfers, and maintaining infection control and safety standards

About you

Certificate III in Health Services Assistance (Operating Theatre Technician Specialisation) or equivalent experience.
Current manual handling training.
Previous experience in an operating theatre or healthcare environment.
Experience handling surgical equipment and theatre consumables.
Understanding of perioperative workflows and theatre operations
Knowledge of infection prevention and control principles.
Demonstrated ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Sound organisational and time management skills.
Basic computer literacy.

For further information please contact Melissa Arnold, Clinical Manager on Melissa.arnold@calvarycare.org.au

Why work for Calvary?

At Calvary, our staff matter.

With over 130 years’ experience and 18,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.

Your benefits:

NFP salary packaging benefits, discounted health insurance and gym memberships
Paid parental leave
Training, development pathways and career opportunities
Flexible hours that make sense for you

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, NDIS/WWCC/WWVP checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role
You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including COVID-19, influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.

Advertised: 20 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 20 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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