CSSD Manager

Cura Day Hospitals Group; Noosa Shire; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education and training opportunities

Fitness and wellbeing initiatives

Salary packaging for novated leasing

Rewards program discounts

Job summary

Noosa Day Hospital is seeking an experienced CSSD Manager to lead and establish the CSSD department within a new hospital environment in Noosa. You will ensure best practice sterilisation standards while guiding the CSSD team in line with the hospital’s values.

To succeed, you will demonstrate strong leadership, a commitment to quality outcomes, and comprehensive knowledge of disinfection and sterilisation standards.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a team environment.
• Commitment to quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge of disinfection and sterilisation standards.
• High attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Reliable, professional and accountable.
• Current Certificate III in Sterilisation Services or equivalent.
• Demonstrated management or supervisory experience.
• Minimum five years' experience in a sterilisation environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the CSSD team to achieve high performance.
• Ensure compliance with sterilisation and infection control standards.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
• Foster effective communication and positive working relationships.
• Maintain accuracy in documentation and data entry.
• Exercise sound judgement and decision-making in daily operations.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Communication

Sterilisation Standards

Attention to Detail

Reliability

Professionalism

Supervisory Experience

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services or equivalent

Job description

Noosa Day Hospital is a new multidisciplinary facility featuring three state-of-the-art operating theatres, equipped with the latest surgical technology. The hospital includes modern recovery and patient care areas and supports a broad range of specialties, including Ophthalmology, General Surgery, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedic Surgery, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Breast Surgery, Pain Management and MOHS Surgery.

The hospital is located within the Noosa Specialist Medical Centre, alongside established consulting suites for specialists and allied health professionals. This creates a centralised hub for surgical services, including pre- and post-operative care.

The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced CSSD Manager to join our team on a permanent full-time basis.

This role is responsible for establishing, organising and operationalising the CSSD department within a new hospital environment. You will ensure best practice sterilisation standards at all times, while leading and supporting the CSSD team in line with the hospital’s values and expected behaviours.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, support and motivate the CSSD team to achieve high performance
• Ensure compliance with sterilisation and infection control standards
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the department
• Foster effective communication and positive working relationships
• Maintain accuracy in documentation and data entry
• Exercise sound judgement and decision-making in daily operations

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Strong leadership capability within a team-based environment
• A commitment to continuous improvement and quality outcomes
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of disinfection and sterilisation standards
• High attention to detail and organisational skills
• Reliability, professionalism and accountability
• Current Certificate III in Sterilisation Services or equivalent
• Demonstrated management or supervisory experience
• Minimum five years' experience in a sterilisation environment is desirable

Full working rights in Australia

About Cura Day Hospitals Group

Cura Day Hospitals Group offers rewarding career opportunities for nurses, health professionals, support staff and managers. As a leading day hospital group, Cura provides strong career pathways, professional development and opportunities for growth.

We recognise our people as our most important asset and are committed to supporting their development and wellbeing. Our employee benefits include:

• Education and training opportunities
• Fitness and wellbeing initiatives
• Salary packaging for novated leasing
• Access to a range of discounts and benefits through our rewards program