Casual Instrument Technician

Job Description

Are you an existing employee of the Women's? If so, please log into SuccessFactors from the intranet and select Home > Careers to apply and view all available roles, including internal-only roles. Position Overview • Casual position• Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available• Instrument Technician Grade 2 and 3, $65,754 - $71,141.20 (pro-rata for part-time) + salary packaging + super The Royal Women’s Hospital is one of Australia’s oldest and most distinguished tertiary hospitals dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of women and newborns, offering specialised services within maternity, neonatal and women’s health. Our goal is to be the best place to work, learn and contribute, and to provide exceptional experiences for our patients and consumers. About the Department The SPS at The Royal Women’s Hospital handles the crucial tasks of decontamination, packaging, sterilisation, and storage of reusable medical devices. We provide essential services to 7 operating rooms, our recently opened Day Procedure Centre (DPC), and various hospital wards including NISC, Emergency departments, and outpatient clinics. About the Role This autonomous role within the SPS Department offers casual employment in a supportive environment. As an Instrument Technician, you'll collaborate with experienced management and clinical teams. A regular day will see you: Ensuring strict adherence to sterilisation practices and infection control standards. Cleaning, washing, packing, wrapping, and sterilising instruments, equipment, and consumables used across operating theatres, DPC, wards, and outpatient clinics. About You You'll also bring with you: Hold a Certificate III in Sterilising Services. Demonstrate 2 to 3 years of clinical experience as an Instrument Technician. Exhibit a solid understanding of infection control requirements and Australian Sterilising Standard (AS/NZS5369). Proven experience in a fast-paced CSSD hospital environment. Expertise in sterilisation procedures, practices, and standards. Familiarity with instrumentation and experience using tracking systems. Our Benefits At the Women’s you will enjoy a culture that is collaborative, supportive and passionate about learning. We have a strong sense of purpose, and engage in meaningful work every day. We offer our people a range of rewarding benefits, including: $11,660 in salary packaging benefits, for living expenses, meals and holiday accommodation. A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted financial, lifestyle and health options, and a comprehensive wellbeing program. Public transport options at our doorstep and end of journey facilities for cyclists. Mentoring and learning opportunities. Inclusion and Belonging The Women’s celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles. We are committed to gender equity principles, and our people have an awareness of and sensitive approach to violence against women and family violence matters. We are proudly Breastfeeding Association accredited. Join Us! If you feel this role is right for you we warmly invite you to apply, and encourage your early application. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, a Working with Children Check and three COVID-19 vaccinations, and may include a range of additional vaccinations including influenza, as required by the Department of Health.Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr