Instrument Technician

Western Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

Western Health is seeking Instrument Technicians for the Central Sterilisation and Supply Departments at Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s and Sunshine Hospitals in Victoria. These part-time ongoing roles are graded at Grade 4 with superannuation and salary packaging options.

Responsibilities include cleaning, sterilising and tracking of reusable devices, using Scancare, and contributing to a collaborative CSSD team.

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Sterilization and a minimum of 2 years' full-time CSSD experience.
• Be available to work a rotating roster, Monday to Friday.
• Be a positive team worker, flexible, with good organisation and time management.
• Have good computer skills to navigate the tracking system.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing reusable medical devices per national standards.
• Understand and apply sterilization, disinfection and tracking principles in CSSD.
• Navigate the Scancare tracking system to support daily work.
• Work and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Support ongoing education and development.

Education

Certificate 3 or 4 in Sterilization

Tools

Scancare tracking system

Job description

• Location: Joan Kirner Women's & Children's and Sunshine Hospitals
• Employment Type: Part-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: Grade 4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

• Location: Joan Kirner Women's & Children's and Sunshine Hospitals
• Employment Type: Part-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: Grade 4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

The Western Health Central Sterilisation and Supply Departments (CSSD) at Joan Kirner Women's & Children's (JKWC) Hospital/Sunshine Hospital have multiple vacancies available for suitably qualified Instrument Technicians.

Instrument Technicians with a minimum of 2 years' experience are encouraged to apply to join our team.

Grading will be in accordance with the applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA).

The JKWC/Sunshine CSSDs support and provide a high standard of sterilisation services to the Operating Suite, Birthing Suite, Outpatient departments, ICU, Emergency department and wards.

Keyresponsibilities

• Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing of reusable medical devices in accordance with national standards and hospital policies.
• Understand and apply the principles of sterilization, disinfection and tracking in the CSSD environment.
• Navigate the tracking system (Scancare) to support daily work requirement.
• Work and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Support knowledge and skills through ongoing education.

About you

• Hold Certificate 3 or 4 in Sterilization and a minimum of 2 years' full-time CSSD experience.
• Be available to work a rotating roster, Monday to Friday.
• Be a positive team worker, who is flexible, has good organisation and tie management skills.
• Have good computer skills to be able to effectively navigate the tracking system.
• Enjoy learning and contributing to the team.
• Be able to take direction from senior staff.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.

Whyjoinus?

Compensation andbenefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.

• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.

• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning anddevelopmentopportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.

• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.

• Mentorship and career support.

Communityimpact andinclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.

• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.

• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisationalculture andenvironment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.

• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.