Job Description
Looking for a lifestyle change? Join a workplace that’s both friendly and welcoming! Located in the beautiful Great South Coast, South West Healthcare offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, and psychiatric services. Serving over 110,000 residents, we provide 282 beds and a wide array of primary and community services. Warrnambool features excellent sports facilities, educational opportunities from preschool to university, and a vibrant social and cultural scene. Explore the award-winning foreshore promenade—a 5.7km coastal path with stunning views stretching from the breakwater to the Hopkins River mouth.
About the role
South West Healthcare is offering an exciting opportunity for Trainee Instrument Technicians to join our perioperative services team at Warrnambool Base Hospital. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the high-quality cleaning, packaging, and sterilization of reusable critical and semi-critical medical equipment.
Our dedicated and skilled operating theatre team works seamlessly alongside various clinical services to deliver positive outcomes for patients, maintaining a safe and compassionate environment.
These full-time traineeships offer an excellent opportunity for professional growth, with the potential for continued employment after successfully completing your qualification.
As part of the traineeship, you will undergo 12 months of training toward a Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services. This will involve a combination of on-the-job learning and supported study time. During the course, you will gain valuable skills in managing the sterilization of equipment, understanding infection prevention and control policies, adhering to workplace health and safety standards, and interpreting and applying medical terminology appropriately.
What you bring
The successful applicants will possess strong communication skills, enabling them to interact effectively at all levels, along with the ability to problem-solve and role model the core values of South West Healthcare. You must be committed to completing the traineeship and eager to continue your education and professional development.
The ability to remain calm, friendly, and approachable in a busy, dynamic workplace is essential. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not mandatory.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing, and additional superannuation contributions.
Internal and external professional development opportunities.
Ongoing clinical supervision.
A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, ****** orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 3+,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday, 04 May 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers, and Administrative Worker) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020. Salary will be in accordance with the Instrument Technician Grade 1.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible forand undergo the following:
Police Record Check
Employee Working with Children's Check
Current Immunisation status
About the role
South West Healthcare is offering an exciting opportunity for Trainee Instrument Technicians to join our perioperative services team at Warrnambool Base Hospital. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring the high-quality cleaning, packaging, and sterilization of reusable critical and semi-critical medical equipment.
Our dedicated and skilled operating theatre team works seamlessly alongside various clinical services to deliver positive outcomes for patients, maintaining a safe and compassionate environment.
These full-time traineeships offer an excellent opportunity for professional growth, with the potential for continued employment after successfully completing your qualification.
As part of the traineeship, you will undergo 12 months of training toward a Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services. This will involve a combination of on-the-job learning and supported study time. During the course, you will gain valuable skills in managing the sterilization of equipment, understanding infection prevention and control policies, adhering to workplace health and safety standards, and interpreting and applying medical terminology appropriately.
What you bring
The successful applicants will possess strong communication skills, enabling them to interact effectively at all levels, along with the ability to problem-solve and role model the core values of South West Healthcare. You must be committed to completing the traineeship and eager to continue your education and professional development.
The ability to remain calm, friendly, and approachable in a busy, dynamic workplace is essential. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is desirable but not mandatory.
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing, and additional superannuation contributions.
Internal and external professional development opportunities.
Ongoing clinical supervision.
A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, ****** orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 3+,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday, 04 May 2026. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Victorian Public Health Sector (Health and Allied Services, Managers, and Administrative Worker) Single Interest Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020. Salary will be in accordance with the Instrument Technician Grade 1.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible forand undergo the following:
Police Record Check
Employee Working with Children's Check
Current Immunisation status
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Instrument Technician - Trainee position is now open for candidates interested in the Operator & Technician Jobs sector. This role in Warrnambool offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Operator & Technician Jobs is a plus.