CSSD Senior Instrument Technician

Healthscope Hospitals; Darwin; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility across hospitals

Discounted health insurance

CPD and education support

Job summary

Darwin Private Hospital, part of Healthscope Hospitals, seeks a Full‑time Senior Instrument Technician for the CSSD team. The role focuses on sterilising, cleaning, packing and tracking instruments for theatre and clinical areas, with QA testing and risk management support.

We offer professional development, education and support within an inclusive, values‑led workplace dedicated to patient care across the Northern Territory. Apply to join a dedicated team committed to best practice.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience working in a hospital CSSD.
• Knowledge of AS/NZ 4187 2014.
• Demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation.
• Experience with tracking systems.
• Endoscopy reprocessing experience or willingness to learn.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the standards of sterilising practice and infection control are followed at all times.
• Clean, wash, pack, wrap and sterilise reusable instruments, equipment and consumables used in operating theatre and clinical areas.
• Perform, interpret, document and oversee QA tests on instrument washers and sterilisers to ensure performance to AS/NZS 4187 standards.
• Coordinate loan sets receipt, packaging, and entry into the facility tracking system with Stores and nursing teams.
• Provide relief support during absences and assist in risk management and quality improvement projects.

Skills

CSSD experience

AS/NZS 4187

Instrumentation knowledge

Tracking systems

Endoscopy reprocessing

Communication

Organisation

Tools

Tracking systems

Job description

Are you an experienced CSSD Instrument Technician with excellent clinical skills?

• Deliver outstanding patient care within a dedicated team
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided
• Inclusive, values‑led workplace

About the role:

Darwin Private Hospital currently has a vacancy for a Full‑time Senior Instrument Technician to join their established team.

About us:

Darwin Private Hospital is the only provider of private hospital services in the Northern Territory. As part of the Healthscope Group of Hospitals, it is a licensed 122 bed hospital providing a broad range of multiday and day surgery including, General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, Plastic and Reconstructive, Urology, Gastroenterology and ENT and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory. In February 2021, a purpose built 18 bed inpatient Mental Health & AoD Unit, The Darwin Clinic, opened a new service for patients in the Northern Territory. It also incorporates a dedicated Day Rehabilitation Program.

Our world-class private hospital attracts patients from across the greater Northern Territory, Western Australia, remote aboriginal communities and even offshore. We are co-located with Royal Darwin Hospital and partner in delivering specialised care to patients from across the top end of Australia.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensuring the standards of sterilising practice and infection control are followed at all times
• Cleaning, washing, packing, wrapping and sterilising of reusable instruments, equipment and consumables used in operating theatre and clinical areas
• Performing, interpreting, documenting and overseeing mechanical, chemical and biological quality assurance tests on instrument washers and sterilisers to ensure that they are performing to set standards (AS/NZS4187)
• Coordinate the integration loan sets ensuring all items are present on receipt and release and entering them into the facility electronic tracking system. Work in tandem with Stores department and nursing staff to ensure timely processing and return of priority loan equipment.
• Provide relief support during periods of absence of other senior staff (e.g. CSSD Manager, CSSD Educator roles) and assist in risk management and quality improvement projects.

Desired Criteria:

• 5 years’ experience working in a hospital CSSD
• Sound knowledge of AS/NZ 4187 2014
• Demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation
• Experience with tracking systems
• Endoscopy reprocessing experience or willingness to learn
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail
• An interest in promoting best practice patient care
• A focus on professional development

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of ourCommunity of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every dayour people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You’ll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient’s lives.

Applications close: 2nd of September 2026

More Information:Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.