Instrument Technician Grade 3

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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and statewide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives. 

About the Endoscopy Department 

The Endoscopy Service is part of the Surgery and Procedural Medicine (SAPM) Division at Austin Health. The department delivers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, including gastroscopy, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), capsule endoscopy, and manometry studies. The multidisciplinary team includes Registered Nurses, Enrolled Nurses, Instrument Technicians, PSAs and medical staff, all working collaboratively to provide high-quality, safe, and person-centred care.

The Endoscopy Service plays a critical role in supporting the broader objectives of the SAPM Division through ongoing service development, clinical education, research, and continuous quality improvement.

About the role

The Instrument Technician – Grade 3 is responsible for the cleaning, disinfection, and preparation of reusable endoscopic and surgical instruments and equipment. The role ensures that all reprocessing activities meet the standards outlined in AS5369, contributing directly to safe, timely, and high-quality patient care. This position plays a vital part in the efficient operation of the Endoscopy Unit by ensuring that all equipment is ready for use and maintained to the highest safety and infection control standards.

A regular day will see you:

• Clean, disinfect and sterilise reusable medical devices (RMDs) in accordance with AS5369 and GENCA standards.
• Prioritise and prepare equipment to support daily endoscopy lists, ensuring timely turnaround.
• Operate, monitor, and maintain reprocessing equipment such as Automatic Endoscope Reprocessors (AERs) and Controlled Environment Storage Cabinets (CESCs).
• Conduct routine microbiological testing on scopes and reprocessing equipment as part of quality assurance.
• Liaise with biomedical engineering, equipment management and suppliers to coordinate equipment servicing and repairs.

About you

You will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

• Certificate III in Health – Sterilising Practice for Technicians (Mayfield Education or equivalent).
• Comprehensive understanding of AS5369 standards and infection control principles.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Sound time management and ability to prioritise tasks under pressure.

Our benefits 

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including: 

• Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation. 
• A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. 
• Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options. 
• Mentoring and career development opportunities. 

Work with us! 

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures. 

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date. 

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Brigitte Fitzpatrick, Nurse Unit Manager at Brigitte.FITZPATRICK@austin.org.au.

Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details. 

Application closing date: Sunday 8 February 2026