Instrument Technician Grade 2,3 or 4

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Alfred Health’s Central Sterilising Service is seeking permanent part‑time Instrument Technicians (0.9 EFT/72 hours), mainly at The Alfred Hospital, handling the full processing cycle from decontamination to issuing sterile instruments. Prior CSS experience helps but is not essential; on‑the‑job training is provided and you may enrol in a Certificate IV in Sterilisation if you hold Certificate III. To succeed, demonstrate strong communication, a quick learner, flexibility for a rotating 24/7 roster, and reliability. Please provide evidence of your Certificate III with your application; deadline 11pm AEST Friday 20 March 2026. Benefits include salary packaging, onsite gym, and easy transport access.

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Come join our Central Sterilising Service as an Instrument Technician

• Permanent Part Time (0.9 EFT / 72 Hours)
• Salary Packaging available
• Salary : Depending on experience as per EBA + Superannuation
• Alfred Hospital Location
• Great Staff benefits

About us

The Central Sterilising Service (CSS) is an integral part of Alfred Health, providing a service to The Main Alfred Hospital Operating Suite and The Alfred Centre Operating Suite and also to the wards and other departments.

About the role

An exciting opportunity is available for permanent part‑time positions as Instrument Technicians, primarily based at The Alfred Hospital. Instrument Technicians work across a variety of shifts and are responsible for the full processing cycle of surgical instruments, from decontamination through to issuing sterile instruments and equipment used across all areas of the hospital.

About you

• Prior experience in CSS is necessary though not essential. You will be provided on the job training and support to develop your career.
• We offer the opportunity to enrol in a Certificate IV in Sterilisation if you have Certificate III currently.

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• Strong communication skills, including fluent written and verbal.
• The ability to learn new processes and tasks quickly and accurately.
• Flexibility and availability to work a rotating roster across 24/7 operations.
• Demonstrated reliability and adaptability in previous employment.
• A minimum of Certificate III in Sterilisation - please provide evidence with your application.

Benefits

• Salary packaging
• Novated leasing
• Onsite gym
• Easy public transport access

For further information, contact - Leanne Crew CSS Manager on 0429 808 335 or [email protected]

Applications Close: 11pm AEST, Friday 20th March 2026

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.