CSSD Technician: Sterilisation Expert with Career Growth

Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Career development

Wellbeing support

Private health insurance discount

Exclusive discounts

Fitness Passport

Not-for-profit team

Job summary

Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton is seeking an experienced CSSD Technician for a casual/temporary and permanent part‑time position. The role covers 6:30am–8:30pm shifts Monday to Friday with some weekend work, providing sterilisation services and supporting perioperative care under supervision.

The department handles over 4,400 procedures annually across several specialties. Salary ranges from $35.05 to $39.04 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging.

Qualifications

• To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate infection control principles.
• Basic computer skills.
• Exposure to Sterilisation Services in a healthcare environment.
• Certificate III in Sterilisation Services or working towards within six months.
• Previous CSSD experience with autonomy and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Apply cleaning methods and disinfecting agents on surgical instrumentation.
• Process equipment for transfer to external sterilising units when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of surgical instruments and packaging techniques.
• Conduct all sterilisation procedures following accepted methods and principles.
• Process endoscopic equipment for multi-use purposes.
• Store sterilised items to maximise sterility and access.
• Perform functions within clinical standards and regulations.

Skills

Infection control

Computer literacy

Interpersonal skills

Sterilisation services exposure

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Job description

Mater Central Queensland - Rockhampton is seeking an experienced CSSD Technician for a casual/temporary and permanent part‑time position. The role covers 6:30am–8:30pm shifts Monday to Friday with some weekend work, providing sterilisation services and supporting perioperative care under supervision.

The department handles over 4,400 procedures annually across several specialties. Salary ranges from $35.05 to $39.04 per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging.