Regional Central Sterilisation Services Department Coordinator

SA Health; South Australia; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

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Superannuation

Salary sacrifice packaging

Job summary

SA Health is hiring a Regional CSSD Coordinator to lead sterilisation services across the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network. You will drive quality improvement, audits and workforce development, aligning policies and reprocessing practices with AS5369:2023 to ensure instrument availability and safe patient flow.

Ideal candidates bring a Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services, leadership experience, and a strong ability to manage priorities with autonomy in a dynamic health network

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (AQF) required.
• Demonstrated experience in decontamination and sterilisation procedures and technology.
• Leadership, team management and change management experience.
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities and develop practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives focused on quality improvement, auditing and workforce development.
• Promote safe, consistent and high-quality sterilisation services.
• Ensure instruments and trays are available in accordance with AS5369:2023; support patient safety and flow.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Autonomy

Education

Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Infection Control
• Work location: Various work locations across the Yorke and Mid North Regions
• Salary: OPS5 - $88,149 to $94,236 p.a. + super + salary sacrifice packaging
• Employment: Full Time - Ongoing Permanent Contract
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Are you an experienced Sterilisation Services professional with the leadership skills to drive improvement and strengthen service delivery?

As the Regional CSSD Coordinator, you'll work collaboratively with CSSD managers and technicians across the local health network to promote safe, consistent and high-quality sterilisation services.

You'll lead initiatives focused on quality improvement, auditing, workforce development and training, while supporting consistent policies, procedures and reprocessing practices. You'll also help ensure instruments and trays are available when needed, in accordance with AS5369:2023, contributing to patient safety and effective patient flow.

What you'll bring:

• Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (AQF Certificate IV or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in decontamination and sterilisation procedures and technology
• Leadership, team management and change management experience
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities and develop practical solutions

A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, at least three years' experience in a Sterilisation Services Department and knowledge of the SA Public Health system will be advantageous.

About Us

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

Advertised: 11 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 25 Nov 2026 11:55 PM Cen. Australia Daylight Time