Position Title: Instrument Technician CSSD Classification: IN3 – IN5 Salary per hour: $36.00 to $39.87 superannuation generous salary packaging options Employment Type: Ongoing full-time Award: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025 Role description Dhelkaya Health is seeking motivated and reliable Instrument Technicians (Grade 3–5) to join our Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD). We welcome applications from both developing technicians and experienced senior staff looking to contribute to a high-quality, team-focused service. These roles are responsible for the reprocessing and management of reusable medical and surgical instruments to ensure safe, timely, and compliant service delivery across the organisation. Positions are available across Grade 3 to Grade 5 levels, with responsibilities and leadership expectations aligned to experience and classification. Grade 3–4 Responsibilities Perform cleaning, disinfection, inspection, assembly, sterilisation (autoclaving), and distribution of instruments and equipment Adhere to infection control standards and CSSD best practices Ensure accurate tracking, documentation, and handling of sterile stock Work collaboratively within a team to meet service demands Additional Grade 5 Responsibilities Operate with a high level of autonomy and accountability Support day-to-day supervision of CSSD staff Provide training, mentoring, and guidance to team members Assist with performance management processes Contribute to orientation and onboarding of new staff Promote continuous quality improvement and compliance with standards About you You will demonstrate: Relevant qualification or training in Sterilisation Services (or willingness to obtain) Experience in CSSD (level dependent on grade applying for) Sound knowledge of infection prevention and sterilisation standards Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team For Grade 5: proven leadership capability and mentoring experience Culture and Benefits Dhelkaya Health is located on Dja Dja Wurrung country in regional Victoria. Just a short drive from Bendigo and easily accessed via public transport, the area is brimming with culture that blends the old with the new. Steeped in rich history, the town boasts a vibrant arts scene, historic architecture and is part of the Bendigo Region UNESCO City of Gastronomy. Surrounded by scenic trails and a unique natural environment that includes historic goldfields, outdoor enthusiasts can immerse themselves in the beauty of the natural world. Combined with a wide range of sporting clubs and outdoor recreation opportunities, the community offers a rich, diverse culture to enjoy. From community events celebrating local festivals to grassroots initiatives fostering inclusivity and diversity, this is a place where people come together. At Dhelkaya Health, you'll enjoy all this and a flexible work environment with access to career development pathways that suit your life goals. You'll also benefit from: Stress-free parking: at no-cost close to your place of work. Salary packaging: to maximise your earnings with options to package meals, entertainment, rent/mortgage repayments, and more. Healthy and active lifestyle: through access to a free onsite gym and Fitness Passport membership for your family to use in a wide range of gyms, pools, and fitness facilities across the region Health and wellbeing: through a supported work environment that prioritises work-life balance and a health and well-being program that includes an Employee Assistance Program. Building meaningful connections: through the Dhelkaya Health Social Club and a variety of staff events and activities throughout the year held in a friendly, inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. Home share - If lack of housing is stopping you from applying for a job here, consider Home share. It may help you get started at Dhelkaya Health. See this link for obligation free information. https://dhelkayahealth.org.au/homeshare/ *All appointments are subject to a satisfactory police check, NDIS (if required) and compliance with Dhelkaya Health Vaccination Policy. Our purpose and role at Dhelkaya Health is to be Healthier Together – we engage and empower individuals and community through the provision of empathetic inclusive and professional health services. We want a workforce who share our passion and purpose and is as diverse as the communities we serve. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with a disability, and people of diverse genders and/or sexual orientations. For further information about this position, please contact Jen Currie – Acting Nurse Unit Manager on 03 5471 3461 Applications close 9th July 2026 We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly, as applications may be reviewed and progressed before the closing date. Please note that candidates are required to submit a cover letter and CV together with a document addressing the key selection criteria (which can be found on the Position Description). Only candidates that supply this information will be considered for roles at Dhelkaya Health.
