Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Geelong Hospital is a 253 bed hospital and is recognised as the leading provider of private health care in the Barwon and South-Western region. The hospital provides a range of services including an emergency department, day surgery, medical, surgical and maternity services, along with a 24 hour critical care unit and Cath Lab services

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital
The Grade 1 theatre technician is responsible for transporting, setting up, cleaning and maintaining theatre equipment and assisting with the positioning of patients in the theatre complex. Grade 1 theatre technicians are required to perform work of a general nature under the supervision of a grade 3 or 4 theatre technician or manager.

The Position

Prepare the Operating Room for each surgical and endoscopic procedure, ensuring the necessary furniture, equipment, appliances and supplies are at hand and working efficiently.

Carry out necessary checks on technical equipment prior to operating lists. Seek assistance as required.

Communicate effectively with all customers and patients using the appropriate channels, utilising appropriate formal and informal channels of communication.

Participate in, contribute to and implement quality improvement and risk management into all aspects of service.

Adhere to all applicable St John of God Health Care policies and guidelines.

Take reasonable care of themselves and others.

Not to interfere, bypass or misuse any system or equipment provided for health, safety and welfare purposes.

You will have understanding of Legislation and standards related to OH&S, with ability to work well in a team environment and relate to others in a professional manner, and analytical team work skills.

To be successful, you will be customer focused with well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, planning and organisational skills and analytical and team work skills. Experience in the Health Care industry, preferably within a hospital setting, or Certificate III in Health Services or Operating Theatre Technician, is highly regarded.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer you

Salary: $41.15 per hour (casual loading included) , plus 11.5% superannuation

Casual position available

Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

Novated leasing

work related expenses

self-education and

additional superannuation

A welcoming & supportive culture

5 week Annual leave

Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance

Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave

Dynamic role in multidisciplinary team

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.

For enquiries contact Rebecca McFadzen | Deputy Director of Nursing , on +61 3 5226 1393
Application closes on 29th May 2025