Instrument Technician Manager

Requisition No: 5859
- Executive Division: Operations
- Division: Surgery Endoscopy Anaesthesia Services
- Program: SEA - Theatre and Sterilisation
- Department: THEATRE STERILE SUPPLY UNIT
- Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad
- Job Function: Allied Health Professionals
- Project:

- **Location**: Sunbury
- **Employment Type**: Ongoing, Part-Time (32 hours per week)
- **Salary**: Admin Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

**About the role**

The Central Sterilisation Supply Department (CSSD), Sunbury campus at Western Health is seeking a highly motivated and suitably qualified person to join our leadership team as an Instrument Technician Manager.

The CSSD at Sunshine is responsible for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices in CSSD and the reprocessing of Endoscopes in the DPU.

The Instrument Technician Manager’s role will be pivotal in supporting the day to day operations of the department.

You will be required to work a rotating roster, support staff education and quality projects.

This position is directly responsible to the CSSD Manager and the Sterilisation Services Manager.

This is a part-time, ongoing position that will also support other CSSDs when operationally required.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for quality projects and data collection and audit outcomes.
- Rostering and allocation.
- Working on the floor with CSSD staff.
- Supporting positive teamwork and upholding WH values at all times.
- Maintaining the CSSD/Endoscopy department and its equipment through validation and following up on equipment issues.

**About You**:
To be successful in this role, you will:

- Possess a relevant qualification and relevant clinical experience.
- Demonstrate effective management skills appropriate for a manager’s role.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal.
- Possess well developed interpersonal skills including conflict resolution strategies.
- Possess a knowledge of relevant standards, legislation, policies and human resource procedures.
- Have a commitment to ongoing education and learning.
- Have a willingness to learn and support the CSSD team.
- Have good computer skills.
- Have a commitment to maintaining high quality standards to support safe patient care.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to multitask.
- Be innovative, resourceful and adaptable to change.
- Have endoscopy experience.

**Position Description**

**About Western Health**

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

**Why join us?**

**Compensation and benefits**
- Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
- Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
- Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

**Learning and development opportunities**
- Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
- Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
- Mentorship and career support.

**Community impact and inclusion**
- Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
- Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
- Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

**Organisational culture and environment**
- Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
- Be part of a culture that celebrates continuou