Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) Manager

St Andrews Hospital Toowoomba; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 p.a. +$

Free on-site gym

Wellness program

Parking and uniforms

Fitness Passport access

Waiver of up to $500 per year if admit

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible shifts

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital invites an experienced CSSD Manager to lead our Central Sterilisation Services Department, ensuring safe, efficient reprocessing and timely support for theatre and clinical areas.

You will drive compliance with Australian Standards, mentor CSSD staff and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement aligned with our HEART values.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sterilisation or equivalent is required.
• Experience in CSSD, including sterilisation processes and infection prevention requirements.
• Leadership or supervisory experience coordinating workloads and daily operations.
• Strong knowledge of sterilisation, infection prevention and AS/NZS 5369:2023 requirements.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality, safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily CSSD operations, ensuring timely sterilisation and reprocessing services for theatre and clinical areas.
• Oversee thermal disinfection, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of instruments per procedures.
• Maintain compliance with AS/NZS 5369:2023 and infection prevention, quality and safety requirements.
• Support risk management, audits, quality improvement and procedure reviews.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and safe workplace aligned with HEART values and compassionate care.

Skills

CSSD leadership

Infection prevention

Staff development

Quality & safety

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation or equivalent

Job description

Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD) Manager

Join Our Hospital with HEART!
At St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital (SATH), we lead with our HEART values - Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Respect, and Trust, delivered with Compassion.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated CSSD Manager to lead and oversee our Central Sterilisation Services Department. This is an opportunity for a capable leader to drive operational excellence, support and develop our CSSD team, and ensure the safe, efficient and compliant delivery of sterilisation and reprocessing services across the hospital.

Permanent Full-time opportunity!

What Makes a Difference for You?

• Competitive hourly rate

• Access to salary packaging of up to $15,900 p.a. plus $2,650 for meals and entertainment

• Free on-site gym, wellness program, parking and uniforms

• Partnership with Fitness Passport - providing access to reduced membership fees with external gym providers across Toowoomba and nationwide

• Waiver of up to $500 per year if admitted as a patient to SATH

• Employee Assistance Program – free, confidential support for you and your family

• Flexible shifts that work around your life

• A values-driven, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture

Make a Difference Every Day…

As the CSSD Manager, you will provide leadership and operational oversight of the Central Sterilisation Services Department, ensuring the effective coordination of staff, processes, equipment and resources to support safe, high-quality patient care.

You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with relevant Australian Standards, infection prevention requirements and hospital policies, while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and teamwork aligned with SATH’s HEART values.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead daily CSSD operations, ensuring timely sterilisation and reprocessing services for theatre and clinical areas

• Oversee thermal disinfection, inspection, assembly, packaging and sterilisation of instruments in line with procedures

• Maintain compliance with AS/NZS 5369:2023 and infection prevention, quality and safety requirements

• Support risk management, audits, quality improvement and procedure reviews

• Foster a positive, inclusive and safe workplace aligned with SATH’s HEART values and compassionate care

What Makes a Difference for Us?

We are seeking an individual who possesses the following:

• Certificate III in Sterilisation or equivalent, with CSSD and instrument reprocessing experience

• Demonstrated experience in CSSD, including a strong understanding of sterilisation processes, instrumentation and infection prevention requirements

• Leadership or supervisory experience, coordinating workloads, supporting staff and overseeing daily operations

• Strong knowledge of sterilisation, infection prevention and AS/NZS 5369:2023 requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to quality, safety and efficiency

Join a Values-Driven Team

At SATH, we’re not just a hospital—we’re a community. Built by the people of Toowoomba, for the people, and committed to compassionate, quality care. You’ll be joining a team that truly lives our HEART values in every interaction.

Living in Toowoomba

Toowoomba offers an excellent regional lifestyle with strong employment opportunities, vibrant community life and outstanding livability.
Learn more atwww.livetoowoomba.com.au

Embracing Diversity

St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital values diversity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals of all cultures, identities and abilities.

Be Part of Our Vision

At St Andrew’s, we are guided by our North Star — to be a trustedCentre of Excellenceproviding holistic healthcare and hope to the Darling Downs and beyond, with people and services that are valued and grow with our community’s needs.

Applications close:

Applications will be reviewed as received and an appointment may be made prior to the closing date.

Applications close: Friday 20th November 2026