Regional Central Sterilisation Services Department Coordinator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Superannuation

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is seeking a Regional CSSD Coordinator to lead regional improvements in quality, safety and sterilisation services. You will collaborate with CSSD managers and technicians across multiple sites to promote safe, high-quality sterilisation practices.

You will drive initiatives in quality improvement, auditing, workforce development and training, and help ensure consistent policies and reprocessing practices.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional improvements in quality, safety and sterilisation services.
• Drive initiatives focused on quality improvement, auditing, workforce development and training.
• Support consistent policies, procedures and reprocessing practices across CSSD.
• Ensure instruments and trays are available when needed, in accordance with AS5369:2023.
• Promote patient safety and efficient patient flow.

Skills

Leadership

Change management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Autonomy

Prioritisation

Education

Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (AQF Cert IV)

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment

Job description

• 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

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Applicant Information

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.

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

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

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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Karen McDonald
Advanced Nurse Consultant, Infection Control
Phone: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Application Closing Date

20 November 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

953666 - Role Description OPX5-CSSD Regional Coordinator YNLHN.pdf

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