Instrument Technician Grade 2 Req ID: 8367 Posting Start Date: 23/09/2026 Advertisement End Date: 03/10/2026 Work Location: The RMH Parkville (City campus) The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Build your CSSD skills at RMH while supporting safe surgical care across the Parkville Precinct.

: Instrument Technician

- Part time 72 hours per fortnight | Fixed until June 2027
- Work Across All Areas of CSSD
Critical Support Role in Perioperative Services

- About the role The Royal Melbourne Hospital is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Instrument Technician to join our Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD). You’ll play an important role in supporting the safe delivery of surgical and procedural care across RMH and the Parkville Precinct through the decontamination, assembly, sterilisation and supply of reusable medical devices. You’ll be trained across key CSSD areas, including Decontamination, Assembly, Sterilisation, Sterile Store, High Level Disinfection and specialist equipment.

This is a great opportunity to build your skills and gain broad experience in a highly specialised environment.

Key Accountabilities

- Deliver, collect, decontaminate, assemble and sterilise reusable medical devices across RMH and the Parkville Precinct.
- Train across key CSSD areas including decontamination, assembly, sterilisation and supply.
- Operate CSSD equipment and package and track instruments in line with manufacturer instructions, RMH procedures and AS 5369.
Also,



undertake additional task or activity related to CSSD as directed by the Nurse Unit Manager

- About You

You’re a self-motivated Instrument Technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality work. You bring:

- An Instrument Technician qualification
- More than 3 months’ and less than 12 months’ post-qualification experience
- Demonstrated suitability for continued Instrument Technician work
A commitment to live the Melbourne Way — putting people first, leading with kindness and achieving excellence together

- Benefits of Working at RMH

- Meaningful Work

Make a real difference in the lives of patients, families and our community.

- Career Growth

Access learning, development, and diverse career opportunities.

- Supportive Culture & Belonging

Join in a diverse and values-led organisation built on kindness, collaboration and inclusion.

- Innovation

Help shape the future of healthcare through research, technology and new models of care.

- World-Class Excellence

Work alongside leading healthcare professionals at one of Australia's premier public hospitals, within the Parkville Precinct—one of the world's leading biomedical and research precincts.

- Enjoy great employee benefits





Salary packaging of up to $12,000 tax free and generous leave entitlements, including additional annual leave and a monthly accrued day off for eligible full-time staff (role/EBA dependent).

- Work in the Parkville Precinct

Work in the Parkville precinct with excellent public transport, onsite parking options and access to staff health services.

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Interested?

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Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

Name and Contact: John Paul Sowards - 03 9342 9185 All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe setting as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards .

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

📌 Instrument Technician Grade 2 (Parkville)
🏢 The Royal Melbourne Hospital
📍 Parkville