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Up to $30.00 (IN1) - $41.46 (IN5) base salary per hour + applicable casual loading

Parkville location, with multiple public transport options available

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation.Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

Please note Peter Mac does NOT have its own dedicated CSSD department. Peter Mac has a small, specialised Instrument Technician team who perform tasks including scope processing, decontamination and surgical set-ups.

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is home to 8 Operating Theatres, including Endoscopy. The Department covers a variety of specialities including Plastics/Breast, General surgery, Gynaecology/Brachy, Urology, Robotic, Head and Neck, Colorectal, Vascular & Upper GI.

Position Overview We’re seeking enthusiastic and skilled Instrument Technicians (Grade 1 to 5) to join our Operating Theatre (CSSD). In this role, you'll contribute to safe patient care by ensuring that reusable surgical instruments, endoscopes, and medical consumables are reprocessed to the highest standards in line with AS/NZS 5369.

Remuneration as per Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027. Up to $30.00 (IN1) - $41.46 (IN5)



base salary per hour + applicable casual loading.

Key Responsibilities

Perform manual and automated cleaning of surgical instruments and reusable medical devices.

Operate Soluscope AERs and Soluscope drying cabinets for high-level disinfection of endoscopes.

Follow validated sterilisation practices and comply with infection control guidelines

You will also liaise between Peter Mac and the RMH CSSD

Theatre/Procedure Room Support

Assist with theatre set-ups, delivering and configuring instrument sets/consumables to meet scheduled surgical requirements.

Respond efficiently to urgent case requests and ensure timely turnaround of critical items.

Deboxing & Consumable Management

Receive and debox surgical consumables, ensuring they meet sterility, expiry, and compliance requirements.

Manage and store consumables safely in appropriate CSSD or theatre storage areas.

Perform manual cleaning, leak testing, and transport of endoscopes for reprocessing.

Execute full reprocessing cycles including cleaning, disinfection, drying, and storage using Soluscope systems.

Quality Control & Documentation

Maintain accurate records via Censitrac or equivalent tracking systems.

Complete sterilisation batch documentation, including BI results, wash validations, and cycle parameters

Assist in audits, stocktakes,



and quality assurance activities.

Teamwork & Career development

Collaborate with theatre nurses, theatre technicians, and other CSSD staff.

Participate in ongoing education, in-services, and professional competency development.

Promote safe practice, continuous improvement, and patient‑first outcomes.

About You (Essential Requirements)

Certificate III or IV in Sterilisation Services (or working towards).

An understanding of the AS/NZS 5369 standards.

Experience using instrument tracking software.

High attention to detail, critical problem‑solving, and strong communication.

Why Peter Mac?

Work in a cutting‑edge, world‑leading cancer centre.

Career development, training, and mentorship opportunities.

A dynamic, supportive, and inclusive work culture.

Make an impact in patient outcomes every day.

Hiring Manager: Shaheen Anirudhra, Perioperative Instrument Technician Manager Contact Number: Email:

Position Summary The Instrument Technician position works closely with health professionals within the Operating Suite to support the patients’ surgical care by providing a range of instrumentation and environmental support services including;

Managing the initial decontamination process of all reusable reprocessed items to be sent to MH CSSD for reprocessing.

Management of endoscopes, inclusive of; cleaning, testing, processing and liaising with the O.R. Floor coordinator for maintenance and repair of endoscopes within the perioperative and outpatient environment.

Management of Sterile Set ups for the required operating theatre lists.

Management of cons

📌 Instrument Technician Grade 2 (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne