Instrument Technician Grade 1 - 4

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Counselling services

Work-life balance

Staff discounts

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is seeking Instrument Technicians to join the Sterile Processing Centre, rotating across decontamination, reprocessing and endoscopy support. You will ensure safe reprocessing of reusable medical devices in line with state and national standards, working within a 24/7 roster.

Applicants should have Certificate III/IV in Sterilisation Services, strong organisational skills, and be able to work collaboratively with clinical and supplier teams.

Qualifications

• Completion of, or enrolment in, a Sterilisation Services certificate program.
• Ability to read and interpret reprocessing procedures and guidelines.
• Strong organisational and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Decontamination and high-level disinfection of reusable medical devices.
• Reprocessing of endoscopy equipment and instrument trays.
• Check, test and maintain equipment and resources.
• Packaging and preparation of sterile barrier systems.
• Sterilisation and sterile storage of instruments.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with procedures.
• Identify, troubleshoot and report variances in processes.

Skills

Decontamination and disinfection

Reprocessing of endoscopy equipment

Documentation & record-keeping

Equipment testing & maintenance

Teamwork & cross-functional work

Delegation & prioritisation

Education

Certificate III or IV in Health – Sterilisation Services

Job description

St Vincent's Private Hospital Brisbane – Melbourne VIC

$57,002 - $73,502 a year

Full time

1mo ago , from St Vincent’s Private Hospital Brisbane

Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available

Part Time applicants must be available to work a minimum of 0.6 FTE

Fitzroy location – close to the CBD and public transport

Excellent employee benefits including salary packaging

Join a highly skilled and supportive Sterile Processing Centre team

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for Instrument Technicians to join the Sterile Processing Centre (SPC) at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne.As an Instrument Technician, you will play an important role in ensuring the safe, effective and efficient reprocessing of reusable medical devices (RMDs) in accordance with Sterile Processing Centre policies and relevant State and National Standards.Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will rotate across all areas of the Sterile Processing Centre, including supporting the Endoscopy Suite. Your responsibilities will include:

• Decontamination and high-level disinfection of reusable medical devices

• Reprocessing of endoscopy equipment

• Checking reusable medical devices and assembling instrument trays

• Packaging and preparation of sterile barrier systems

• Sterilisation and sterile storage

• Checking, testing and maintaining equipment and resources

• Maintaining accurate documentation in line with operational requirements

• Identifying, troubleshooting and reporting equipment or process variances

The Sterile Processing Centre operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and successful applicants will be required to participate in a roster covering a range of shifts.

Classification: Instrument Technician IN1–IN4 ($57,002.40–$73,502.00 per annum, pro rata for part time).

Casual workers will also receive a casual loading fee of 25%.

About You

We are looking for motivated and reliable Instrument Technicians who can work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

You will bring:

• Completion of, or current enrolment in, a Certificate III or IV in Health – Sterilisation Services

• The ability to read, understand and interpret reprocessing procedures and guidelines

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet operational requirements

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with hospital staff, customers and external suppliers

• An understanding of relevant policies and procedures within a sterile processing environment

• A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

Working at St Vincent’s means joining a values-driven organisation that supports the wellbeing, development and success of our people. Benefits include:

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

• Access to Fitness Passport

• Employee wellbeing initiatives and programs

• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling

• A supportive environment that encourages work/life balance

• Employee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation

• Convenient Fitzroy location close to public transport, cafés and the Melbourne CBD

• A culture of continuous learning and improvement

About the Sterile Processing Centre

The Sterile Processing Centre is responsible for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices in accordance with AS/NZS 4187, AS 5369 and other relevant local, State and National guidelines and policies. As part of St Vincent’s Perioperative Services, the Sterile Processing Centre provides a critical service supporting the operation of St Vincent’s operating theatres and Endoscopy Suite. The department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with staff rostered across all shifts.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is fundamental to our mission, and we value the diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Please visit our website for further information regarding Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at St Vincent’s.

St Vincent’s Health Australia has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and control the risk of transmission of vaccine-preventable diseases in healthcare settings. Successful applicants may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations, including annual influenza vaccination.

Contact

For further information about this position, please contact:

Khrishna Poulton ***************@svha.org.au

Samantha Ellis **************@svha.org.au

Closing Date

25 September 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at ***************@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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