Address Employment Type
Part Time
Department
Surgical & Inpatient Services
Position Summary
The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital is a world class specialist hospital in eye and ear care providing services across Victoria. As Australia’s only specialist eye, ear, nose and throat hospital, the Eye and Ear has been providing care for the senses for 150 years. The Eye and Ear has almost 60 different outpatient clinics for the diagnosis, monitoring and treatment of vision and hearing loss and provides a 24-hour emergency eye and ear, nose and throat service. Every year the Eye and Ear cares for over 220,000 patients, with over 160,000 outpatients, nearly 44,000 emergency patients and over 17,000 inpatients. The hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment to create a modern internal structure and to improve access for patients, visitors and staff.
Our Vision
A world leader providing exceptional care
Our Mission
We aspire to be the world’s leading eye and ear health service through:
Outstanding patient experience
Exemplary leadership
Inspiring our people
Building a platform for the future
Our Values - Integrity, Care, Teamwork, Excellence
About the Role
We are looking for one Theatre Technicians to join our team at 70 hours per fortnight. Successful candidates will be collaborative and be able to demonstrate comprehensive experience with Eye and ENT surgeries, or be able to learn and adapt quickly to new information. The successful applicant will have demonstratedhigh level communication skills, initiative and the ability to work with in a team. This is a great opportunity to gain further experience in unique sub-specialties such as Cochlear implants and ocular oncology amongst others in a supportive environment.
Applications from Grade II to IV accepted.
All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, a working with children check (if applicable) and evidence of vaccination status. All staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (3 doses) and for clinical staff, patient facing staff and staff working in clinical areas, it is a mandatory requirement to provide evidence of a current influenza vaccination.
Centrally located, close to public transport and a short walk to the CBD, we offer considerable employee benefits, including salary packaging, subsidised car parking as well as educational support.
The Eye and Ear is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing a work environment free from harassment or discrimination and to promoting cultural diversity and awareness in the workplace.
The Eye and Ear is a smoke free environment.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.
At The Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital, we are committed to supporting people with disability to gain employment and develop their careers; we encourage you to apply. If you would like further information about this role, please contact the hiring manager or the people and culture department to discuss.
Selection Criteria
Essential: Are you currently eligible to work in Australia? Eg Australian Birth Certificate or passport with working visa, permanent residency?
Desirable: Previous 12 months experience working as a Theatre Technician in the perioperative environment.
Desirable: Previous experience as a Theaters Technician with Eye and/or ENT surgery
Contact Person
CANDACE LAING
Contact Number
(03) 9929 8247
Closing Date
18/03/2024
