Central Sterilisation Technician WCHN

Palliative Care SA; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 68,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging benefits

Fitness Passport

Free public transport

Employee Assistance Program

Relocation support

Job summary

The Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN) invites applications for a Central Sterilising Department Attendant in Adelaide CBD. You will clean, decontaminate, package, sterilise and deliver surgical and medical instruments under supervision, rotating between theatres and CSD with a focus on efficiency and safety.

Applicants should hold AQF Certificate III relevant to WHA4 and have experience in CSD or similar sterilisation environments, with a team-focused approach and strong attention to

Qualifications

• AQF Certificate III relevant to WHA4.
• 560 hours satisfactory in-service experience (WHA5) or equivalent.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Experience with sterilisation equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• All surgical and medical items will be cleaned, decontaminated, packed, sterilised and delivered.
• Maintain high level of customer service.
• Support unit goals and teamwork to ensure efficient operation.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Sterilisation

Education

AQF Certificate III relevant to WHA4

Tools

Steam sterilizers

Instrument washers

Heat sealers

Job description

Job no: 952000
Work type: Full time, Part time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Administration, Business and Management, Catering and Hospitality

• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Surgical Services, North Adelaide, 5006
• Salary – WHA4 - Health Ancillary Employee L4, $67,997 to $68,701 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Full Time/Part Time – Permanent Ongoing (7-day rotating roster)

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The CSD Attendant is responsible for cleaning, decontaminating, packaging, sterilising and delivering surgical and medical items processed within the Central Sterilising Department (CSD), under the direction of the Team Leader. The incumbent follows day-to-day instructions from the Team Leader and NUM/Manager, assists with training new and inexperienced staff, and regularly moves between Operating Theatres, clinical units and the CSD. Performance will be assessed regularly against the requirements of the position, with performance management arrangements negotiated with the line manager.

Key duties of the role

• All surgical and medical items, including speciality surgical instruments will be cleaned, decontaminated, packed, sterilised and delivered in an efficient manner
• High level of customer service will be established and maintained
• Cohesive and supportive team will be maintained to ensure that the unit’s goals and objectives are met efficiently and effectively

Skills and Experience

• AQF Certificate III relevant to employee’s position (WHA4) and at least 560 hours satisfactory in-service experience (WHA5)
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently as a member of a team.
• Demonstrated experience in a CSD environment through paid employment or training placement.
• Experience using the range of equipment found in a sterilisation facility, including steam sterilizers, instrument washers, heat sealers, etc
• Experience in the cleaning and management of a range of surgical and medical equipment.

Enquiries can be directed to

Julie Hocking

Nurse Manager

81618546

[e-mail]

To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• WHA 4 - Central Sterilisation Technician-Role Description - 952000.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide .

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 10 November 2026 11:55PM

Advertised: 27 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 10 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time