Instrument Technician

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service for Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula, providing care for a population of around 300,000 people across the life continuum.

Our network of hospitals and community health services deliver quality, patient-centred healthcare and services that meet the needs of our diverse community.

With specialities including obstetrics, paediatrics, emergency medicine, intensive care, critical care, surgical and general medicine, rehabilitation, and oncology, through to aged care and palliative care.

We are a major teaching and research health facility, training the next generation of doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff.

• Mornington Peninsula and surrounding locations
• Great benefits including salary packaging and employee benefits program
• Classification - Grade 2 or 3*

Who We Are and What We Stand For

Peninsula Health is the major metropolitan health service caring for a community of 300,000 people. To realise this vision we need people who strive for a sense of achievement, take an interest in their individual growth, enjoy innovation and looking for ways to improve and have a passion for communicating and connecting with others. In representing Peninsula Health, we expect all employees and volunteers to reflect our values: Be the Best, Be a Role Model, Be Open and Honest, Be Compassionate and Respectful and Be Collaborative.

We are One Peninsula Health.

What You Will Be Doing

The Instrument Technician Grade 2/3 is an integral member of the Central Sterile Service Department (CSSD) team responsible for the reprocessing and sterilisation of surgical equipment this includes a range of duties that contribute to the maintenance of a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff. The Instrument Technician Grade 2/3 is accountable for the provision of all aspects in the sterilising process, in line with AS 5369, guidelines and policies of Peninsula Health. As a member of the CSSD team, all staff are expected to become multi-skilled and capable of working in all areas of the department or unit under the direction of a Grade 5 or above.

Please see Position Description

What You Need

We anticipate you will have:

• Must be available for a minimum of 2 days per week, Monday-Friday.
• Holds certificate 3 or 4 in sterilisation services
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to undertake direction and training
• Commitment to achieving best practice
• Willingness to maintain and advance knowledge and skills relevant to that position
• Commitment to customer service.
• Ability to maintain confidentially and use discretion in all aspects of the role
• Experienced in working in a team environment
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Ability to undertake direction and training
• Undertakes work of a complex nature rotating throughout all areas of CSSD under the direction of Grade 5 or above

What Next

For specific information about the role, please contact Dieanne Corbyn on

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This position ceases advertising on 12/10/2025.

Additional Requirements

Peninsula Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and promotes a workplace that welcomes and includes the unique contributions of all people. We encourage applications from individuals who identify as being Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, are culturally diverse, LGBTQIA+ or who have a disability to apply. We are also strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We encourage you to talk to us about any adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process. To find out more about our recruitment processes, compliance obligations and to prepare your application to join our team please visit: 

*Please refer to salary circular for Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement for salary range. Sub-grading will be based on years of experience.

It is strongly recommended that individuals in this role remain up to date with their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Join Peninsula Health and help us to deliver safe, personal, effective & connected care to every person, every time