Sterilisation Services Manager

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 97,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary sacrifice benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

SA Health's Southern Adelaide Local Health Network at Flinders Medical Centre is seeking a Sterilisation Services Manager to lead the reprocessing team and ensure high standards of patient safety.

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, you will manage daily operations, drive quality improvements, and plan rosters while ensuring AS/NZS5369:2023 and NSQHS compliance are met.

Qualifications

• Certificate III Sterilisation Technology required.
• Experience in sterilisation practices and NSQHS/AS/NZS5369:2023 a must.
• Demonstrated leadership and rostering experience.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day Sterilisation Services operations.
• Coordinate staffing levels, recruitment and inductions.
• Develop rosters and staffing plans for the unit.
• Ensure AS/NZS5369:2023 and NSQHS compliance is maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Staffing & Rostering

Quality Improvement

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Certificate III Sterilisation Technology

Job description

• Southern Adelaide Local Health Network – Flinders Medical Centre – Sterilisation Services
• Salary $97,292 - $102,456 p.a. (Pro Rata) OPS6| Full Time, Ongoing Position

Sterilisation Services Manager | Drive Quality at South Australia's Busiest Tertiary Hospital

Lead the team responsible for ensuring every reusable medical device meets the highest reprocessing standards and support safe patient care across Flindes Medical Centre.

This is a full-time, ongoing leadership role within the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, where you will manage daily operations, drive quality improvement, and develop a skilled sterilisation team.

About the role:

Reporting to the Nurse Manager, you will manage and support our Sterilisation Services team to ensure a reliable and high-quality service for patients and clinical staff.

As the Manager Sterilisation Services, some of your duties may involve:

• Providing day to day leadership, direction and support to ensure effective and efficient utilisation of resources.
• Effectively coordinating staffing levels. This may include undertaking recruitment and induction activities.
• Developing rosters and staffing plans for the unit.
• Closely collaborating with the Nurse Manager ensure that compliance with AS/NZS5369:2023 and NSQHS is maintained.

About you:

• Certificate III Sterilisation Technology.
• Significant and demonstrated experience in sterilisation practices and procedures including knowledge of requirements of AS/NZS5369:2023 and NSQHS .
• Demonstrated experience in working in sterilisation services.
• Effective leadership skills including highly developed skills in communication, problem solving conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet timelines.
• Demonstrated ability to foster a workplace environment that develops staff potential.
• Demonstrated experience in management and leadership roles including rostering of staff.

Please see the attached Role Description for additional information.

Want To Know More? Contact: Suzanne Zayas-Buil, Nurse Manager Sterilisation Services, 0434 077 856,

Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Sunday 16 August 2026

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Applicant Information:

• We also offer salary sacrifice benefits which provide the opportunity to save money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• 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.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Immunisation compliance as indicated on the Role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace..
• Job ref: 947094