Regional Central Sterilisation Services Department Coordinator

Government of South Australia; South Australia; On-site; AUD 88,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice packaging

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

SA Health is seeking a Regional CSSD Coordinator to lead sterilisation services across the Yorke and Northern Local Health Network. You will drive regional improvements, supervise CSSD managers and technicians, and promote safe, high-quality reprocessing across multiple locations.

Applicants should hold a Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services, demonstrate leadership and change management experience, and show strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (AQF Certificate IV or equivalent).
• 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.
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, 3+ years in a Sterilisation Services Department advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional improvements in quality, safety and sterilisation services.
• Drive quality improvement initiatives, auditing and workforce development.
• Support consistent policies, procedures and reprocessing practices.
• Ensure instruments and trays are available when needed, supporting patient safety and flow.

Skills

Sterilisation leadership

Decontamination experience

Change management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (AQF)

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (advantageous)

Job description

SA Health
Job reference: 953666
Location: - VARIOUS -
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• 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

Lead regional improvements in quality, safety and sterilisation services

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, watch a shortvideoabout what salary packaging is click here .

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.