Instrument Technicians (Grade 1-4), Surgical and Critical Care

Colac Area Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent working conditions

Staff wellbeing program

Salary packaging benefits

Living expenses capped at $9,010

Meals and entertainment capped at $2,/

Job summary

Barwon Health in Geelong is seeking Instrument Technicians (Grade 1-4) for casual roles within the Central Sterilising Unit and Satellite Reprocessing Unit. You will reprocess reusable medical and surgical equipment, ensuring compliance with Barwon Health policies and AS 5369:2023.

Join a collaborative team dedicated to safe, efficient patient care. You’ll work across flexible rosters, maintain accurate records, and support quality and infection prevention standards while advancing your

Qualifications

• Certificate IV/III in Sterilisation Services required.
• Experience in disinfection and sterilisation of medical equipment.
• Ability to work across flexible rostered shifts.

Responsibilities

• Reprocess reusable medical and surgical equipment per policy and AS 5369:2023.
• Handle, store and distribute sterile and contaminated items safely.
• Maintain accurate records of reprocessing activities.
• Identify and report faults to ensure safe operations.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team and provide customer service.
• Support safety, quality improvement and mandatory training.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Roster flexibility

Education

Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (Grade 4)

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (Grade 3)

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (Grade 1-2)

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Instrument Technicians (Grade 1-4), Surgical and Critical Care

Employment Type - Casual

Job Category-Other Professionals - Sterilisation Unit

• Enhance your career with Victoria’s largest regional health service
• Access ongoing training and professional development in a supportive work environment

About the role

Barwon Health is seeking motivated Instrument Technicians for permanent or temporary roles within the Central Sterilising Unit (CSU) and Satellite Reprocessing Unit (SRU). Join a dynamic, collaborative team dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care.

In this role, you will be responsible for the cleaning, disinfection, packaging, and sterilising of reusable medical and surgical equipment, ensuring compliance with Barwon Health policies and procedures as well as Australian Standard AS 5369:2023. You will work with a team of like-minded professionals, focusing on safe, efficient processes to achieve the best outcomes for patients and customers.

Keyresponsibilities

• Reprocess reusable medical and surgical equipment including cleaning, disinfection, packaging and sterilisation in accordance with Barwon Health policies and Australian Standard AS 5369:2023.
• Ensure safe handling, storage and distribution of sterile and contaminated items while maintaining strict infection prevention and control standards.
• Monitor, document and maintain accurate records of all reprocessing activities to meet organisational, legal and quality standards.
• Identify and report equipment faults or process issues to ensure safe and efficient operations within the CSU/SRU units.
• Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, contributing to a positive team culture and providing professional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support workplace safety, quality improvement and professional development, including compliance with WHS requirements, policies, and mandatory training.

Whatwe’relooking for

• Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (Grade 4) or Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (Grade 3).
• Minimum 3 years’ full-time equivalent experience as an Instrument Technician (Grade 4) or 1 year post-qualification experience (Grade 3).
• Studying or completion of Certificate III in Sterilisation Services with under 12 months experience (Grade 1-2)
• Demonstrated experience in the disinfection and sterilisation of medical equipment and instruments.
• Ability to work flexible rostered shifts and additional hours to meet departmental needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow strict procedures and quality standards.
• Ability to work across a variety of shifts and weekends

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions anda strong senseof job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
• Living expenses capped at $9,010
• Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities,and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples,people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly 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

• Working with Children Check (if applicable)

Contact Person: Josh Griffiths

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