Operating Theatre Technician

About the role

The Theatre Technician will join our dedicated preoperative team. Experience is preferred but not essential. On the job training will be available.

This role includes set up of equipment in theatre, assisting as necessary with transfer and positioning patients, providing professional customer service to both external and internal customers and assisting with the appropriate and safe use of equipment, including cleaning, stock control support and maintenance according to relevant standards.

About us 

At Western District Health Service (WDHS) we pride ourselves on our strong teamwork and our shared commitment to providing person-centred high-quality healthcare to the Southern Grampians community. We encourage and celebrate diversity, inclusion and accessibility for our staff and visitors to our services, and we are dedicated to living our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

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The Greater Hamilton region is rich with lifestyle opportunities and facilities. Working for WDHS will enable you to pursue your profession, build your career and enjoy a great work/life balance. With the Grampians National Park and stunning beaches on your doorstep in Warrnambool, Port Fairy and Portland and wineries dotted in-between, a better lifestyle is waiting for you!  Learn more - Visit Hamilton

• On the job training and development
• Ability to work independently
• Be part of a high functioning team
• Generous salary packaging 
• A range of internal and external developmental and supportive opportunities.
• Excellent employment conditions.
• Excellent staff health and wellbeing supportive culture.

For more details take a look at our Position Description 

Closing date: Sunday the 8th of February 2026

Proposed Interview Date: Week commencing 9th of February 2026

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We are dedicated to transparent and equitable hiring practices that recognise the strengths, experiences and perspectives people bring from all walks of life.

We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require any support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team, we are here to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably.

All successful applicants will be required to hold (or be willing to obtain) a current National Criminal Police Check. Depending on the role, a Working with Children Check and/or NDIS Worker Screening Check may also be required. Compliance with WDHS’s immunisation and vaccination requirements is a condition of employment.