Job Description
Operating Theatre Technician
Permanent Full Time Opportunity
Are you an experienced Theatre Technician looking for your next career opportunity?
Join our Perioperative Team: $36.22 – $42.29 per hour
Relocation assistance provided if you are looking for a tree change
Hobart Private Hospital is seeking an experienced Theatre Technician to join our Perioperative team. This role provides technical support in operating theatres, ensuring equipment, instrumentation & environments are prepared and maintained to a high standard for safe patient care. Whilst operating out of our five theatres, endoscopy suite and Cath Lab, we are committed to providing ongoing learning and development opportunities for our Perioperative team.
Your responsibilities will include:
In your new role, you will focus on supporting surgical teams, maintaining safety, and ensuring efficient theatre operations.
Setting up theatres prior to procedures, preparing equipment
Oversee infection control & sterilization of surgical instruments
Assist surgeons, nurses and anaesthetists during procedures
Restock supplies & prepare theatre for the next case
Maintain theatre equipment and report faults
About You:
Certificate III (or equivalent experience) in Theatre Technology / Health Services
Working with Vulnerable People check
Commitment to Quality Patient Care
Compliance with ACQSHC National standards
What We Offer:
Competitive hourly rate, shift loadings & on-call opportunities
Supportive team environment and access to professional development
For over 20 years, Hobart Private Hospital has been a cornerstone of high-quality healthcare for the people of Hobart and greater Tasmania. Our fully accredited, 146-bed hospital is centrally located in the heart of Hobart's CBD, offering the perks of inner-city life alongside the beauty and serenity of Tasmania. Co-located with the Royal Hobart Hospital, we're a world-class facility committed to advanced medical care and patient-centred service. We're equally committed to the professional growth of our staff, providing numerous opportunities for learning and advancement.
We provide a diverse range of acute care services, including general and specialty surgeries in orthopaedics, urology, gynaecology, colorectal, breast, vascular, plastic, and select paediatric surgeries. Comprehensive medical services include cardiology, angiography, endocrinology, gastroenterology, oncology, infectious diseases, respiratory medicine, and rheumatology.
With a 24-hour emergency care centre, critical care unit, five state-of-the-art operating theatres, an endoscopy suite, and a dedicated day surgery facility, Hobart Private Hospital is equipped with the latest technology to address a wide range of healthcare needs. Our facilities are designed to provide the highest level of care and comfort to our patients, and we're proud to offer our staff a secure and advanced workplace.
Grow Your Career with Us
Join a team that values innovation, continued learning, and work-life balance. We offer Tasmania's most competitive pay rates, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive environment for career advancement. Here, you'll find more than a job; you'll find a community that allows you to thrive both professionally and personally.
If you're looking for a fulfilling healthcare career in a vibrant yet relaxed city setting, Hobart Private Hospital could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.
Applications close: Tuesday 26th June, 2026 - apply now, as we will kick off the recruitment process before applications close!
For further enquiries: Alex Knight, Talent Acquisition - 0472 709 585
