Job Description
About the role
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The Mater Private Hospital Mackay Perioperative Department is searching for an experienced, enthusiastic and energetic Assistant in Nursing to work within our Centralised Sterile Services Department (CSSD) on a permanent part-time 32 hours per week basis. Flexibility is required as you will be required to work a range of shifts Monday to Saturday plus participate in the on‐call roster.
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Salary range: $***** - $***** per hour plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
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What you'll be doing
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You will support the theatre and CSSD team in activities that ensure the provision of a safe and effective sterilising service. You will also participate in hospital quality management systems in the unit to ensure a continuous improvement focus. Your enthusiasm and skills will see you seamlessly integrate into this outstanding team, assisting to provide an exceptional level of care and to hit‐the‐ground‐running.
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Decontamination & Assembly: Manual and automated cleaning, inspection, and packing of surgical trays and specialised equipment's
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System Tracking: Accurate documentation and data entry using electronic tracking systems (T-Doc) to manage the instrument lifecycle
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Sterilisation: Operating autoclaves and monitoring sterilisation cycles in line with Best Practice
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Specialised Processing:



Handling loan set processing and endoscope reprocessing (desirable)
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Quality & Safety: Engaging with Risk Management, Continuous Quality Improvement, and WHS systems
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About you
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Career growth opportunities across healthcare, corporate, research and leadership pathways
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Career development and learning through Mater Education, external partners and internal development programs
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Generous salary packaging to help maximise your take‐home pay
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Health and wellbeing support, including EAP, pastoral care and discounted private health insurance
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Fitness Passport access and a range of lifestyle, retail and travel discounts
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Discounted parking and reduced prices at Mater cafés and coffee outlets
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A supportive culture where your contributions are recognised and your development matters
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All successful candidates may be required to complete pre‐employment checks (including criminal history, working rights, medical and working with children checks).
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Mater offers a safe, supportive, flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
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Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.

📌 Cssd Technician (North Mackay)
🏢 Mater
📍 North Mackay