Instrument Technician

Location: Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s and Sunshine Hospitals

Employment Type: Part-Time, Ongoing

Salary: Grade 4 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

The Western Health Central Sterilisation and Supply Departments (CSSD) at Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s (JKWC) Hospital/Sunshine Hospital have multiple vacancies available for suitably qualified Instrument Technicians.

Instrument Technicians with a minimum of 2 years’ experience are encouraged to apply to join our team.

Grading will be in accordance with the applicable Enterprise Bargaining Agreement (EBA).

The JKWC/Sunshine CSSDs support and provide a high standard of sterilisation services to the Operating Suite, Birthing Suite, Outpatient departments, ICU, Emergency department and wards.

Key responsibilities:

Cleaning, disinfecting, and sterilizing of reusable medical devices in accordance with national standards and hospital policies.

Understand and apply the principles of sterilization, disinfection and tracking in the CSSD environment.

Navigate the tracking system (Scancare) to support daily work requirement.

Work and contribute to a positive team environment.

Support knowledge and skills through ongoing education.

About you:

Hold Certificate 3 or 4 in Sterilization and a minimum of 2 years’ full-time CSSD experience.

Be available to work a rotating roster, Monday to Friday.

Be a positive team worker, who is flexible, has good organisation and tie management skills.

Have good computer skills to be able to effectively navigate the tracking system.

Enjoy learning and contributing to the team.

Be able to take direction from senior staff.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs .

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person- centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why j oin u s?

Compensation and b enefits

Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards .

Health and w ellbeing p rograms, including flexible work arrangements .

Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and d evelopment o pportunities

Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personali s ed learning pathways.

Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.

Mentorship and career support .

Community i mpact and i nclusion

Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.

Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.

Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organi s ational c ulture and e nvironment

Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.

Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to m ake an i mpact?

If you’re passionate about compassionate care, innovation, community wellbeing , we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the i ntranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 22 September 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Karen Tricker via Karen.Tricker@wh.org.au .

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health do es not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from r ecruitment a gencies.

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