Instrument Technician

Colac Area Health; Colac; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 68,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Colac Area Health invites applications for an Instrument Technician (CSSD). This permanent, part-time role supports infection prevention and patient safety by processing reusable medical devices to high sterilisation standards.

The position suits motivated technicians with a background in hospital sterilisation, able to operate in a multidisciplinary team and communicate with diverse colleagues. Flu vaccination evidence is required.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Certificate III in Health – Sterilising practise for Technicians or equivalent or working towards.
• Experience working in a hospital.
• Keen interest in Sterilisation, management of sterile supplies and infection control.

Responsibilities

Skills

Sterilisation

Teamwork

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Certificate III in Health – Sterilising practise

Job description

Classification - Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector)(Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027 : Instrument Tech G1 - G5

Job Category - Enrolled Nurse / Instrument Technicican

About Us

Situated just 150 kilometres south-west of Melbourne, at the foot of the stunning Otway Ranges, close to Lorne and the Surf Coast, Colac Area Health services 21,000 people who call the Shire home.Colac Area Health meets the needs of more than 30,000 people in the Corangamite, Colac Otway, and Surf Coast Shires. A unique integrated health service providing a wide range of clinical and non-clinical services to the Colac and district community. This includes the following:

• Nursing/Midwifery
• Aged Care
• Medical
• Community Services
• Corporate Services
• Support Services

About the role

INSTRUMENT TECHNICIAN

Permanent Part Time - Up to 64 hours per fortnight

Colac Area Health is a values-based organisation providing a unique integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care, Community and Allied Health Services.

This is a great opportunity for skilled and motivated Sterilising Technicians (CSSD)to join the team at Colac Area Health. In this role, you will play a vital part in infection prevention, patient safety, and quality care by ensuring reusable medical devices and equipment are processed to the highest standards through effective sterilisation and disinfection practices.

What’s required?

• Must have a keen interest in working in Sterilisation, Management of Sterile supplies and Infection control.
• Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with people from a variety of ages, cultures and backgrounds.
• Have well-developed problem-solving skills.
• Must hold a Certificate III in Health – Sterilising practise for Technicians or equivalent or working towards.
• Experience working in a hospital

Benefits working with us

• Extensive organisational orientation/department induction
• Salary Sacrificing/Packaging
• Active Social Club
• Extensive professional development and continuing education
• Employee Assistance Program
• Access to on-site research support from theCAH Research Unitand theWestern Alliance Academic Health Science Centre

To learn about our town and region please visit: Discovering natures wonders in Colac

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion. We celebrate the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and talents of our team members, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

Our commitment to diversity strengthens our ability to provide compassionate and equitable care to all individuals, regardless of their backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to providing positive employment opportunities and a workplace that promotes wellbeing, and we welcome and encourage applications from those who identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.

We actively encourage individuals with disabilities and diverse backgrounds and identities to apply for our positions. Should you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, we are here to assist you every step of the way.

We are committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards.

Contact person: Christine Holland

Email: ***************@cah.vic.gov.au

Phone: [phone] ***

Position Description

Are you currently a Colac Area Health employee? If so, please log into the People Plus internal careers site here or via your applications using your network login. Here you will find the full list of jobs available to you. You can then apply though the internal portal.

This role requires you to provide evidence of the current influenza vaccination.