CSSD Technician

Mater Health Services; Redland City; On-site; AUD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Queensland is seeking experienced CSSD Technicians to join its Perioperative team in Redlands. Candidates will be offered casual employment with flexible hours and required to assist in sterilisation procedures and clinical care. Ideal applicants should have at least 6 months of experience in a CSSD and a solid understanding of infection control principles. Mater is committed to providing exceptional care and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous salary packaging options

Access to training and professional development

Wellbeing support through Employee Assistance Program

Health and wellbeing services discount

Exclusive discounts on dining and travel

Discounted gym access

Discounted on-site parking

Reduced prices at campus cafés

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience working in a hospital CSSD.
• Ability to work in all areas with autonomy.
• Practical interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Apply cleaning methods and procedures on surgical instrumentation.
• Assist the clinical team in delivering care under supervision.
• Conduct sterilisation procedures following accepted methods.

Skills

Experience in hospital CSSD

Understanding of infection control principles

Basic computer skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Experience in Sterilisation Services

Job description

Apply now Job no: 504634
Work type: Casual
Location: Redlands
Categories: AIN - Assistant in Nursing

About the role

Mater Private Hospital Redlands are seeking applications from experienced CSSD Technicians to join the Perioperative team. The successful candidate will be offered either Casual employment with 24-32 hours a week. Availability to work across a mixture of day and afternoon shifts from Monday – Friday and the occasional Saturday is required.

Our Perioperative Unit specialises in surgical procedures including gynaecology, general surgery, orthopaedics, plastics, urology, ophthalmology, and endoscopy. The team prides itself on giving the highest standards of care to our patients and outstanding clinical support to our team of surgeons and anaesthetists.

• Apply appropriate cleaning methods, disinfecting agents and procedures on surgical instrumentation.
• Process equipment for transfer to an external sterilising unit where necessary.
• Assist the perioperative clinical team in delivering clinical care under the direction and supervision of the Registered and Enrolled Nurses when necessary.
• Maintain a sound knowledge of surgical instruments and packaging techniques.
• Conduct all sterilisation procedures following accepted sterilisation methods and principles.
• Process endoscopic equipment for multi-use purposes.
• Store sterilised items appropriately to maintain sterility and maximise access and efficiency.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate the following criteria:

• Minimum of 6mth experience working in a hospital CSSD
• A demonstrated understanding of infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills
• A background working in a clinical / health care background
• Practical interpersonal and communication skills
• Exposure to Sterilisation Services in a healthcare environment
• Previous experience in a CSSD role with the ability to work in all areas with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare , education , fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

Applications close on Sunday 4th January 2026.Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Advertised: 16 Dec 2025 E. Australia Standard Time
Applications close: 04 Jan 2026 E. Australia Standard Time