CSSD Sterilisation Technician

Forster Private Hospital; Forster; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Novated Lease Opportunities

Paid parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Fitness Passport

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

Forster Private Hospital is seeking an experienced CSSD Technician to join our team. The CSSD Technician you will be responsible for the reprocessing and sterilisation of surgical instruments and equipment to the Operating Theatres and clinical areas within the hospital.

This position would suit both experienced CSSD Technicians as well as those currently studying for a health-related discipline at a tertiary level.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sterilisation (or working towards).
• Minimum 2 years’ CSSD experience with cleaning, decontaminating, sorting and assembling trays.
• Experience as Instrument Technician with current knowledge of sterilising services.
• Strong team player with good interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work rotating roster including weekends.
• Be coachable and able to perform under pressure.
• NSW Police Check
• WWC Check

Responsibilities

• Reprocess and sterilise surgical instruments and equipment for the Operating Theatres and clinical areas.
• Support CSSD team with adherence to sterilisation standards.
• Maintain documentation and quality checks.
• Assist with inventory and equipment handling.

Skills

CSSD experience

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation

Job description

Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.

Professional Development Opportunities

The Role:

Forster Private Hospital is seeking experienced CSSD Technician to join our dynamic team. The CSSD Technician you will be responsible for the reprocessing and sterilisation of surgical instruments and equipment to the Operating Theatres and clinical areas within the hospital. This position would suit both experienced CSSD Technicians as well as those currently studying for a health-related discipline at a tertiary level.

• Certificate III in Sterilisation (or working towards)
• Experienced Instrument Technician with current knowledge of all aspects of sterilising services
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a CSSD department with cleaning, decontaminating, sorting and assembling surgical instrument trays
• A team player with strong collaborative interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work a rotating roster that includes weekend shifts
• Willingness to learn and be coachable
• Be able to perform under pressure
• NSW Police Check
• WWC Check

Why choose Forster Private Hospital?

• Part of Healthe Care Group
• Supportive multidisciplinary team with a passion for measurable outcomes
• Hospital with a Net Promoter Scores consistently above “world class” status
• Highly competitive renumeration
• Paid parental leave
• Novated Lease Opportunities
• Wellbeing programs including Fitness Passport and discounted Private Health Insurance

Forster Private Hospital part of the Healthe Care Group is a 64-bed facility offering Medical, Surgical, Rehabilitation and Oncology Services. Forster is located 2 hours north of Newcastle and boasts extraordinary natural landscapes including beaches, lakes, rivers, with many opportunities for outdoor activities amongst a friendly welcoming community and an enviable climate. Our facilities include two Operating Theatres and a state-of-the-art Hydrotherapy Pool.

Applications Close: Friday 2 October 2026