Cssd Manager

**CSSD Manager**

**St George Private Hospital, Kogarah**

**The Opportunity**

An exciting opportunity exists for a hardworking, highly motivated sterilising technician or perioperative nurse looking to step into a management role as the CSSD Manager. This is a permanent full time role.

Reporting directly to the Perioperative Services Manager, you will:

- Work alongside the perioperative management team and executives to provide and efficient service within the department and greater hospital
- Ensure the smooth running of the operating lists
- Ensure high standards are maintained whilst adhering to all required legislation and guidelines
- Demonstrate your in-depth knowledge of the AS/NZS 5369:2023 and how these regulations impact the sterilisation process and procedures

**Skills and Experience**

**To be successful in this role you will demonstrate**:

- Experience as a sterilising technician with a certificate III in sterilisation services **OR**experience nurse with current AHPRA registration
- Previous perioperative experience is preferred, though not essential
- Excellent time management and organization skills with attention to detail
- Strong, collaborative interpersonal communication skills with well-developed verbal and written skills
- Ability to work in a busy environment and lead a team through changing priorities and work demands
- Demonstrated ability to nurture and develop team members with a focus on education, training and skill based learning
- Ability to effectively plan and manage the department with a key focus on financial, human and capital resources
- Demonstrated problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Approachable and friendly attitude
- IT Skills including the use of computerized reporting systems
- Knowledge and understanding of relevant infection control standards and sterilisation guidelines including AS/NZS 5369:2023

**What’s in it for you?**

**Professional Advancement**: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

**Discounts**: Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

**Health and Wellbeing**: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a **free Employee Assistance Program** offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.

**Leisure/Social/Financial**: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

**The Hospital**

The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care, a global operator of private hospitals and primary care clinics with over 70 Australian sites employing over 34,000 people. We have been focused on delivering high-quality patient care and practising the Ramsay Way philosophy of ‘_People Caring for People’_ since 1964.

**Requirements**:

- _Must _provide a_ _**National Police Check** conducted within the previous 12 months
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a **Working-With-Children** check and **proof of immunisation** against infectious diseases.

**To Apply**

Applications Close: 10/1/25