CSSD Team Leader: Lead Sterilisation & Reprocessing

Carejobz Pty Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP salary packaging up to $15,900

Meal and entertainment allowance

Discounted health insurance

12 weeks parental leave

Professional development support

Free onsite gym

Flu vaccinations

Discounted parking

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Carejobz in Brisbane is seeking an experienced CSSD Team Leader to coordinate day-to-day sterilisation and reprocessing across a 14-theatre complex. The role reports to the Surgical Support Services Manager in a not-for-profit hospital group in Brisbane, QLD.

The position involves leading CSSD technicians, ensuring service standards, and driving quality assurance and continuous improvement in instrument reprocessing.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Sterilisation Services is required (Certificate IV or willingness to obtain).
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a CSSD Sterilisation Technician.
• Experience in a senior CSSD technician, coordinator or Team Leader role.
• Current National Police Check or ability to obtain and maintain one.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day CSSD operations, ensuring instrument reprocessing meets timeframes and standards.
• Hold technical and clinical governance for sterilisation, disinfection and instrument reprocessing practices.
• Prepare and maintain rosters, allocate staff and workload, and supervise CSSD Technicians and Assistants.
• Coordinate quality assurance activities, audits and documentation, and support continuous improvement.
• Liaise with operating theatres and clinical departments on instrument availability and service requirements.

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Qualification in Training and Assessment

National Police Check

Job description

Carejobz in Brisbane is seeking an experienced CSSD Team Leader to coordinate day-to-day sterilisation and reprocessing across a 14-theatre complex. The role reports to the Surgical Support Services Manager in a not-for-profit hospital group in Brisbane, QLD.

The position involves leading CSSD technicians, ensuring service standards, and driving quality assurance and continuous improvement in instrument reprocessing.