Instrument Technician

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

As a Catholic, not-for-profit group, we invest all profits to the communities we serve by updating and expanding our facilities and technology; expanding existing services and developing and acquiring new services; and providing Social Outreach services to people experiencing disadvantage to improve health and wellbeing.

St John of God Geelong Hospital St John of God Hospital Geelong is a 253 bed hospital and is recognised as the leading provider of private health care in the Barwon and South-Western region. The hospital provides a range of services including an emergency department, day surgery, medical, surgical and maternity services, along with a 24 hour critical care unit and Cath Lab services

Your role at St John of God Geelong Hospital

The Grade 4 Instrument Technician performs a senior role in CSD. They are expected to carry out all the duties of the Grade 3 Instrument tech (processing, autoclaving and distributing sterile supplies to all internal and external customers) with a high degree of autonomy and accountability.

The Position

• Responsible for processing, autoclaving and distributing sterile supplies to all internal and external customers.
• Liaise with all staff in the Operating Suite to assist with the provision of individual holistic care to ensure the highest standard of safe and skilled practice is provided which is consistent with the established objectives of the Nursing Department.
• Able to become an integral member of a nursing team to provide optimal patient care for all patients at St John of God Healthcare Geelong, their families and significant others.
• Checking and managing of loan sets and prosthesis as required.
• Ordering and maintenance of stock levels.
• Cataloguing and updating of inventory of instruments.
• Facilitates regular servicing of inventory and equipment within the SSU area.
• Participation in the validation of CSD equipment.

You will have a Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services and a demonstrated ability to apply Infection Control and Occupational Health and Safety standards as well as effective documentation skills.

To succeed you will be able to prioritise and perform well under pressure and possess analytical and teamwork skills with a strong customer focus.

Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values

We can offer you

• Salary $47.30 per hour (includes casual loading) plus 12% superannuation
• ​Casual position available
• As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Innovative Professional Development opportunities
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

For enquiries contact Vanessa Hunter, CSSD Manager, on

If suitable applicants are identified, advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated against Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.