Position overview

• Employment Type: Full-time (76 hours per fortnight), On-going position
• Location: Warrnambool Campus
• Classification: Theatre Technician Grade 1
• Salary Range: $57,002.40 pro rata, plus superannuation

About the role

South West Healthcare is offering an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Theatre Technician to join our Perioperative Services team. Our highly skilled operating theatre team works collaboratively with various clinical services to deliver safe, high-quality care and positive outcomes for our patients.

As a Theatre Technician, you will play a vital role in the dynamic operating theatre environment. Key responsibilities include preparing the operating room and equipment, assisting with patient preparation, and ensuring the maintenance and safety of surgical equipment and spaces.

This 12-month traineeship provides comprehensive training to achieve a Certificate IV in Operating Theatre Technician Support. It combines hands-on experience with dedicated study time, equipping you with the technical and interpersonal skills required to work under the supervision of nursing staff, anaesthetists, and surgical teams.

What you bring

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage confidently with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• The ability to read, understand, and interpret sterilisation procedures and guidelines.
• A clear understanding of policies and procedures, and the ability to articulate these when liaising with service providers and stakeholders.
• The ability to work independently and prioritise tasks to ensure timely and thorough completion.
• A willingness and capacity to learn the requirements of the Theatre Technician role.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
• Internal and external professional development opportunities
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment

Who we are

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.

With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 26 April 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers) Single Interest Employers Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025.

The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
• Current Immunisation status

South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.

Note: If you experience any difficulties using this website or require assistance at any stage of the recruitment process, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au