CSSD Instrument Technician

Mildura Private Hospital; Mildura; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Health insurance discount

Work-life balance

Tea supplied daily

Employee Assistance Program

Free parking

Modern facilities

Job summary

Mildura Health Private Hospital is seeking a CSSD Instrument Technician to join our Central Sterilising Service Department in a full-time or part-time capacity. Working closely with our perioperative team, you will help ensure surgical instruments and reusable devices meet the highest standards for safe patient care.

You will clean, inspect, assemble, sterilise and distribute instruments across perioperative services, prepare sterile bundles, and maintain a sterile CSSD area in line with

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Sterilisation Services or equivalent.
• Current National Police Check.
• Employee Working with Children Check.
• Up-to-date required immunisations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare sterile bundles, instruments and equipment for procedures.
• Clean, inspect, assemble, sterilise and distribute instruments and equipment.
• Maintain CSSD area according to infection control protocols.
• Complete CSSD tasks safely, accurately and efficiently.
• Rotate roster across weekdays with no weekends or after-hours shifts.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Procedural compliance

Education

Certificate III or IV in Sterilisation Services or equivalent

Job description

Mildura Health Private Hospital is seeking a motivated and detail-focused CSSD Instrument Technician to join our Central Sterilising Service Department in either a full time or part time capacity. Working closely with our perioperative team, you will play an important role in supporting safe, high-quality patient care by ensuring surgical instruments, reusable medical devices and sterile equipment are prepared to the highest standard.

About the Role

As a CSSD Instrument Technician, you will support daily operations by cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packaging, sterilising and distributing instruments and equipment used across our perioperative services.

You will:

• Prepare sterile bundles, instruments and equipment for surgical procedures
• Care for surgical instruments and reusable medical devices in line with required standards
• Clean and maintain the CSSD area according to infection control protocols
• Complete CSSD tasks safely, accurately and efficiently
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to a safe, respectful and professional working environment
• Be available to work a rotating roster across weekdays, with no weekends or after hours shifts

About you

You are reliable, organised and take pride in delivering work to a high standard. You excel at following procedures, prioritising competing tasks and contributing to a safe, efficient perioperative service. You have strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

You must have:

• Certificate III or IV in Sterilisation Services or equivalent, or willingness to work towards this qualification
• Current National Police Check and Employee Working with Children Check
• Up-to-date required immunisations
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow direction
• Flexibility and availability to work across required shifts and days

About us

At Mildura Health Private Hospital, we're more than just a healthcare provider - we're a close-knit, compassionate team delivering exceptional, person-centred care. Owned by Mildura Health Fund, our not-for-profit hospital has proudly served the region since 1985. With 56 beds and state-of-the-art facilities - including newly developed operating theatres; the ICON Cancer Centre; and the recently completed Dr Julie Zrna Centre - we combine progressive medical practices with a warm, home-like environment for both patients and staff.

What we offer:

Our workplace culture is one of collaboration, respect, and excellence - where patient care is always at the heart of everything we do. We are guided by a strong commitment to honesty, fairness, and respect for the rights and dignity of every individual.

Our staff enjoy access to the following benefits and perks:

• Salary packaging – pay less tax!
• Discounted health insurance with Mildura Health Fund
• Work-life balance and flexibility in hours
• Morning and afternoon tea supplied everyday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Free parking
• Modern, state of the art facilities

At MHPH, our approach to diversity is simple: we embrace everyone.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture of belonging where every team member’s unique contributions are valued and respected. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, ages, nationalities, abilities, and cultures to help us fulfill our purpose and drive our shared success.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory employment screening checks and pre-employment health assessment.