OSCA 311234Updated 2026-01-29

Operating Theatre Technician

National shortage level: Low

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Snapshot

Median pay: AUD 66k

Weekly earnings: AUD 1280

Salary range: AUD 60k-AUD 73k

Job ads trend: Not listed

Time to hire: Varies

Visa pathways: Check eligibility

State distribution

74.5%

VIC

8.8%

QLD

7.3%

NSW

Education mix

47.2%

certificate iii/ iv

14.5%

bachelor degree

12.3%

advanced diploma/ diploma

Role overview

Operating Theatre Technicians prepare and maintain operating theatres and their equipment, assist the surgical team during operations and provide support to patients in the recovery room.

What you do

• Sets up, checks and maintains operating theatres, anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment.

Core skills

Credentials & pathway

Recommended level: certificate iii/ iv (47.2%)

Recent job ads

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Tasks

• Sets up, checks and maintains operating theatres, anaesthetic workstations, life support machines and associated equipment.

Earnings

Weekly median: AUD 1280

Annual median: AUD 66k

Range: AUD 60k-AUD 73k