21 Oct
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Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
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Melbourne
21 Oct
Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
Melbourne
Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: 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 & Professional 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.
How to Apply Submit via the Peter Mac Careers Portal: Your CV A Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion. 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 theO.R. Floor coordinator for maintenance and repair of endoscopes within the perioperative and outpatient workplace. Management of Sterile Set ups for the required
📌 CSSD Instrument Technician – Grade II (Melbourne)
🏢 Peter MaCallum Cancer Cente - Peter Mac
📍 Melbourne