• Fixed term, full time role until April 2026
• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available  
• $66,767 - $73,811 (pro-rata for part-time) + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave 

The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished quaternary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health.  Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers.

About the unit

The Operating Suite provides surgical services 24 hours per day, seven days a week and consists of five operating theatres including one dedicated emergency theatre, and a day procedure centre. Surgical specialties include obstetrics, gynaecology, urogynaecology, breast, IVF and oncology. 

About the role

As an Equipment officer of operating theatres you will play an integral role in the functioning of the department by ensuring the department has the equipment it needs to function. 

A regular day will see you:

• Inventory: Ensure that the stock levels of parts and supplies (prosthesis, supplies and consumables) required for normal operation of the departments within Perioperative Services, is kept up to date and maintained at an agreed level (i.e. does not fall below and is not over supplied to an agreed stock number).
• Check in stock and put away stock as required.
• Develop and regularly maintain an inventory record of all consumables and prosthesis used within the department.
• Dispatch: Organise and implement the dispatch of all equipment and other goods leaving the department for routine and emergency maintenance of Perioperative equipment.
• Work Flow: Coordinate the allocation of equipment storage and maintenance work for clinical staff within the Perioperative areas. Facilitate the flow of information between clinical staff and the biomedical engineering department personnel and company representatives.  

About you

You’ll bring with you:

• Experience working within the Operating suite/ICU
• Experience in ordering and procuring of consumable supplies
• Experience with HSV beneficial
• Training in medical and/or technical terminology desirable 

Our benefits

At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning.  We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day.  We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including:

• $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists
• Mentoring, learning and career development opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, and monthly ADO’s for full time

Inclusion and belonging

The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community.  We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.  We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters.  We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited.

Join us!

If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application.  All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (NCCHC) and a valid Working with Children Check.  Clinical staff are required to be vaccinated against, or demonstrate immunity to, COVID-19, influenza, and a range of other diseases. 

Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, or if you require an accessible copy of the position description, you are most welcome to reach out to the contact person listed.  We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For more information, please view the Position Description for this role.
If you have any enquiries, please contact Bronwyn Le Busque on 03 8345 3377 or Bronwyn.LeBusque@thewomens.org.au

Applications Close: 21 August 2025