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 Central Sterilizing Services Department

Austin Health Central Sterilizing Services Department (CSSD) is a dynamic and progressive department responsible for the reprocessing of reusable medical equipment for Surgery and other areas of Austin Hospital. The CSSD team is skilled, friendly, supportive and dedicated to ensuring the highest standards in the reprocessing of medical equipment. 

About the role 

An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic and experienced Instrument Technician to join our CSSD. As the Instrument Technician, you will deliver a high standard of care to all patients, by ensuring that required items are available when needed, and that processing quality and sterility are assured. This is an ongoing, part time position working 36 hours per week.

A regular day will see you:   

• Demonstrate knowledge and competence in cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment used in Austin Health in accordance to AS 5369:2023 Standard
• Ensure that sterile supplies are stored and handled according to Standard
• Support and participate in the Austin Health OH&S procedures, with the development of safe working practices and a safe environment by actively reducing safety hazards and preventing accidents within the unit.
• Communicate with staff to co-ordinate and priorities processing of equipment to enable the provision of optimal patient care.

About you 

To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:

• Decontamination and Sterilization of surgical instruments in accordance with AS/NZS 4187:2014.
• Experience or knowledge of Sterilizing Services.
• Certificate III in Sterilizing Services.
• Ability to work flexible rosters including night duty.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

• Sound organizational skills and capable of prioritizing work and exercising discretion within established policies, guidelines and procedures.

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: Silvana Afrasiabi, Nurse Unit Manager at Silvana.Afrasiabi@austin.org.au

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

Application closing date: Friday 15 May 2026