Instrument Technician - Casual

Western District Health Service; Hamilton; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 57,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual Opportunity

Casual loading 25%

Superannuation

Job summary

Western District Health Service in Hamilton, Victoria is seeking a Casual Instrument Technician to join the Operating Suite. The role focuses on reprocessing reusable medical devices, sterilisation, and supporting patient safety in a rural health setting.

You will contribute to continuous improvement and work within policies and national standards while offering supervision and mentoring as a Grade 3 technician in a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Health Sterilising Practice for Technicians (or equivalent) required for Grade 2/3 applicants.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and patient safety.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills.
• Current Police Check or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Sterilisation & Reprocessing: process reusable medical devices through decontamination, cleaning, inspection, packaging, sterilisation, storage and distribution per AS 5369 and WDHS requirements.
• Quality, Safety & Compliance: maintain documentation, identify deviations, support quality improvement for safe patient care.
• Teamwork & Collaboration: work with Operating Suite staff and multidisciplinary team to ensure instruments available and needs met.
• Professional Development: participate in ongoing training to maintain contemporary sterilisation practices.
• Leadership & Mentoring (Grade 3): assist in supervision, training and mentoring of other Instrument Technicians.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Professional development

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Certificate 3 or 4 in Health Sterilising Practice for Technicians (or equivalent)

Job description

Casual Instrument Technician

Operating Suite | Western District Health Service

• Casual Opportunity
• Hamilton, Victoria
• $30 - $41.46 per hour (depending on experience) + 25% casual loading + Superannuation
• Join a values-driven organisation making a meaningful impact in rural healthcare

Support safe, high-quality patient care behind the scenes

Western District Health Service is seeking motivated and reliable Instrument Technicians to join our Operating Suite team on a casual basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a supportive multidisciplinary team responsible for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices and instrumentation that are critical to the safe delivery of surgical and clinical services. Whether you are an experienced Instrument Technician or looking to further a career in sterilisation, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct contribution to patient safety and quality care.

Working within established policies, procedures and national standards, you will help ensure the effective operation of the Operating Suite while supporting continuous improvement and best practice sterilisation services.

What You'll Be Doing

Sterilisation & Reprocessing

Process reusable medical devices and equipment through decontamination, cleaning, inspection, packaging, sterilisation, storage and distribution processes in accordance with AS 5369 standards and WDHS requirements.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

Maintain accurate documentation and monitoring records, identify equipment faults or process deviations and support quality improvement activities that contribute to safe and effective patient care.

Teamwork & Collaboration

Work closely with Operating Suite staff and members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure instruments and equipment are available when required and customer needs are met efficiently.

Professional Development

Participate in ongoing training and education to maintain contemporary knowledge of sterilisation practices and industry standards.

Leadership & Mentoring (Grade 3)

Assist in the supervision, training and mentoring of other Instrument Technicians and contribute to the effective functioning of the department.

What You Bring

• Certificate 3 or 4 in Health Sterilising Practice for Technicians (or equivalent) for Grade 2 and Grade 3 applicants
• Minimum three years' experience for Grade 3 applicants
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and patient safety
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Current Police Check (or willingness to obtain)
• Rights to work in Australia
• Ability to participate in shift work and on-call arrangements where required

Why Join Western District Health Service?

About Us

At Western District Health Service, we are committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred healthcare to communities across the Southern Grampians and Glenelg regions.

Working within our Operating Suite, you'll join an organisation known for its strong community connections, collaborative culture and commitment to excellence.

We are proud to foster a diverse, inclusive and accessible workplace guided by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy.

Discover Life in Hamilton

Hamilton offers an outstanding regional lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools, modern facilities and easy access to the Grampians National Park and Victoria's southwest coastline.

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What We Offer

• Ongoing professional development and education support
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Career development opportunities
• Meaningful work within a respected rural health service
• Excellent work-life balance in a welcoming regional community

Applications close: 11th of September 2026

Western District Health Service is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and culturally safe workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, members of the LGBTIQA+ community, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people living with disability.

If you require support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact our People & Culture team on ****************.

Successful applicants will be required to hold or obtain the relevant mandatory checks and meet WDHS compliance requirements as a condition of employment.