Theatre Technicians - Grade 1, 2 or 3

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Alfred Health is seeking a full-time Theatre Technician (Grade 1, 2 or 3) to join The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, offering 76 hours per fortnight with on-call, evening, weekend and night shifts. You will facilitate the safe passage of surgical patients through the perioperative pathway, support a team of technicians and, depending on grade, provide guidance to less experienced colleagues. To qualify, hold a Certificate III Mayfield Health Service Assistance (Operating Theatre Technical Support) or equivalent, with proven Theatre Technician experience and meeting the Grade 2 Competency Booklet standards. Benefits include salary packaging, novated leasing, excellent professional development opportunities, on-site parking and fitness facilities. For best results, tailor your CV to the required competencies, reference relevant on-call and leadership experience, review the Position Description and contact Andrew Forbes on 9076 3200 with any questions. Applications close 11 pm AEST Friday 24 October 2025. Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and supports vaccination requirements.

Alfred Health

Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.

• Permananet Full time - 76 hours per fortnight
• Grade 1, 2 or 3 Theatre Technician ($64k-$69k)
• Located at The Alfred
• Great staff benefits including generous salary packaging & novated leasing
• Excellent professional development opportunities

About the team

The Surgical Services Program consists of 16 specialty surgical units across Alfred Health, the Department of Anaesthesia and Peri-operative Medicine, surgical inpatient wards, Alfred Health theatres and procedure rooms and Central Sterilising Service. A total of 23,000 surgical procedures are completed annually including state wide services for Heart/Lung Transplant, Trauma and Burns.

About the role

Alfred Health currently has the opportunity for a full-time Theatre Technician to take on work at The Alfred Hospital. In this role you will facilitate the safe and efficient passage of surgical patients through the Operating Rooms during the peri-operative period.

You will be expected to perform Theatre Technician duties promptly and efficiently, and with minimum supervision (where appropriate) and to provide guidance to less experienced Theatre Technicians.

You will be required to work a combination of 10 and 8 hours shifts at The Alfred Centre and The Alfred's Main Operating Suites. You will be expected to be on call and be able to work evening, weekend and night shifts.

This position is to be offered as a Grade 2 or Grade 3 position, depending on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidates. Mayfield Certificate or equivalent is required for Grade 2 and 3 positions.

Skills & Experience

• Completed Certificate III Mayfield Health Service Assistance (Operating Theatre Technical Support). Or equivalent.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Theatre Technician.
• Satisfy competencies expected by Alfred Health as laid out in Grade 2 Competency Booklet.

BENEFITS 

• Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing through Maxxia.
• Flexible Heath Insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
• On-site car & bike parking opportunities, Deducted Pre-Tax!!
• Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport Health and Fitness.
• Child Care Services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services

APPLICATIONS

For more information, please refer to attached Position Description

For further enquiries please contact Andrew Forbes  on 9076 3200

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Friday, 24th October 2025

Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve.  Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption. 

Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au