Instrument Technician

Requisition No: 5418

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:

Instrument Technician

• Location: Sunshine/Joan Kirner CSSD
• Employment Type: Part-Time
• Salary: Instrument Technician Grade 3 or 4

About the role

The Western Health Central Sterilisation and Supply Department's (CSSD) has a permanent part-time vacancy at the Sunshine /JKWC campus a for qualified Instrument Technician with a minimum of 2 years' experience to join our team. Grading will be in accordance with EBA.

The CSSD supports and provides a high standard of Sterilisation services to the Operating Suite, Maternity unit, wards and external clients.

Key responsibilities:

• Responsible for cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilising of reusable medical devices in accordance with national standards and hospital policies.
• Understand and apply the principles of sterilisation, disinfection and tracking in the CSSD environment.
• Navigate the tracking system (Scancare) to support daily work requirements.

About you:

• Hold Certificate 3 or 4 in Sterilization and a minimum of 2 years CSSD experience.
• Be available to work a rotating roster, Monday to Sunday, including night shift
• Be a positive team member, who is flexible, has good organisation skills and can work under pressure
• Have good computer skills to be able to effectively navigate the computer-based tracking system.
• Enjoy learning and contributing to the team.
• Be able to take direction from senior staff.

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 continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?

We'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 28 October 2025.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact CSSD Manager, Rowena Brown )

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Western Health