Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time
Salary: $71,000 - $71,000
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Medicine, nursing and midwifery
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 13637
About the Role
This is a Permanent Full Time position within the Central Steralising Services Department. The Grade 5 position requires an advanced technician who is able to work in all areas of CSSD with a high degree of autonomy and accountability and is responsible for the management of daily CSSD services, ensuring that surgical instruments and equipment are processed in compliance with current industry standards of Re-suable Medical Devices (RMDs), Infection Prevention and Control (IP&C) protocols and RCH Policy and procedures. They will also oversee the education and assessment of CSSD Instrument Technicians while driving quality improvements to maintain an efficient, high-quality, and patient-focused service. Additionally, the 'supervisor' role acts as a key contact for the Perioperative Suite and Division of Surgery, ensuring the availability of safe, sterile, and functional instruments for surgical procedures.
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Application process
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, and Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption
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Applications close in 17 September 2025