CSSD Supervisor

Amy Thompson; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Flinders Private Hospital is seeking an experienced CSSD Supervisor to lead the CSSD department and collaborate with theatre staff to ensure safe, efficient sterile processing.

The role requires 3–5 years CSSD experience, Certificate III Sterilisation (Cert IV in progress), strong leadership and communication, and proficiency with Word, Excel and documentation. Knowledge of AS5369 GENCA and ACORN standards is essential. You will support infection control and WHS compliance.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of CSSD experience required.
• Certificate III Sterilisation; Cert IV in progress.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational management of the CSSD department and streamline flow.
• Maintain high CSSD practice standards and compliance.
• Identify, assess and manage risks within the unit.
• Adhere to ACHA Health policies and work with theatre staff.
• Manage infection control and WHS issues to ensure safety.
• Ensure equipment and consumables are functional and available; allocate staff and resources.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Decision making

Endoscope processing

Education

Certificate III Sterilisation

Cert IV in progress

Tools

Word

Excel

Email

Job description

Flinders Private Hospital - CSSD Supervisor CSSD 1.0 FTE Generous salary packaging opportunities Are you highly skilled and experienced in CSSD looking to work in a dynamic team environment? Flinders Private Hospital is a private not-for-profit hospital and part of the Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance (ACHA) group. Healthscope, Australia's second largest private hospital provider manages ACHA. Flinders Private Hospital is a modern acute 152-bed facility providing a range of specialties, which include neurosurgery, cardiac, critical care, orthopaedic, surgical and medical services.

About the role:

• Attend to the operational management of the CSSD department including streamline flow management.
• Maintaining high standards of practice in CSSD.
• Identify, assess and implement measures to manage risks.
• Adhere to ACHA and site policies and procedures, work in close relationship with theatre nurses to achieve best practice and continuous quality improvement.
• Management of Infection Control and WHS issues pertaining to the unit to ensure patient safety, a safe work environment and safe practice for all staff.
• Ensure equipment and consumables are functional, serviced and available according to requirements and can continuously assess, reassess, allocate staff and resources, implement changes for current and future needs of the hospital.

ACHA Health offers:

• Increased take-home pay with access to salary sacrifice, enabling you to pay less tax on your income.
• Friendly, inclusive workplace culture and supportive management team.
• Ongoing training & professional development opportunities, access to paid study leave.
• Flexible working arrangements for work-life balance by negotiation.
• Employee benefits including - discounted gym memberships, private health insurance and access to free Employee Assistance Program.
• As well as employee counselling, you also have access to full services, including but not limited to, nutrition and lifestyle, financial coaching and family counselling.
• A supportive team environment, working alongside passionate & dedicated professionals.
• A valued member of a cohesive private hospital community.
• A passion for excellence - be part of delivering a private experience for patients, doctors and staff.
• You can expect integrity, transparency, accountability, loyalty and respect in relationships.

About you:

• Certificate III Sterilisation, currently have or working towards Cert IV.
• Minimum of 3-5 years experience in CSSD.
• Effective leadership and management skills appropriate to this role including interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.
• Computer skills (word, excel, email) and accurate documentation.
• Ability to demonstrate decision making skills.
• Advanced knowledge in the AS5369 standard GENCA and current ACORN standards.
• Skills in (re-)processing instruments and endoscopes.

About us:

Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance Incorporated, known as ACHA Health, is one of the largest private not-for-profit hospital groups in South Australia. ACHA Health comprises Ashford Hospital, Flinders Private Hospital and The Memorial Hospital. Flinders Private Hospital offers a range of specialties including cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, ENT surgery, general medicine, general surgery, gynaecology, orthopaedics, plastic & reconstructive surgery, oncology and urology. Flinders Private Hospital has 9 operating theatres, a procedure room, 3 angiography labs, an infusion suite, a 24/7 cardiac emergency centre and a 10-bed level 3 critical care unit. Flinders Private Hospital is committed to continual growth, providing exciting opportunities and professional career pathways in healthcare.

Applications Close: COB Friday 30 October 2025