At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure sterilisation standards and provide quality patient care in a dynamic hospital environment.
- Company: Join Darwin Private Hospital, the only private hospital in the Northern Territory.
- Benefits: Flexible work options, discounted health insurance, and continuous professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive community dedicated to exceptional patient care.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient lives while advancing your career in healthcare.
- Qualifications: 5 years' experience in CSSD and strong knowledge of AS/NZ 4187.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Are you an experienced CSSD Instrument Technician with excellent clinical skills? Deliver outstanding patient care within a dedicated team. Continuous professional development, education & support provided. Inclusive, values‐led workplace.
About the role:
Darwin Private Hospital currently has a vacancy for a Full‐time Senior Instrument Technician to join their established team.
Key responsibilities:
- Ensuring the standards of sterilising practice and infection control are followed at all times.
- Cleaning, washing, packing, wrapping and sterilising of reusable instruments, equipment and consumables used in operating theatre and clinical areas.
- Performing, interpreting, documenting and overseeing mechanical, chemical and biological quality assurance tests on instrument washers and sterilisers to ensure that they are performing to set standards (AS/NZS4187).
- Coordinate the integration loan sets ensuring all items are present on receipt and release and entering them into the facility electronic tracking system. Work in tandem with Stores department and nursing staff to ensure timely processing and return of priority loan equipment.
- Provide relief support during periods of absence of other senior staff (e.g. CSSD Manager, CSSD Educator roles) and assist in risk management and quality improvement projects.
Desired Criteria:
- 5 years' experience working in a hospital CSSD.
- Sound knowledge of AS/NZ 4187 2014.
- Demonstrated knowledge of instrumentation.
- Experience with tracking systems.
- Endoscopy reprocessing experience or willingness to learn.
- Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.
- An interest in promoting best practice patient care.
- A focus on professional development.
Why Healthscope?
When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.
You'll also benefit from:
- Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network.
- Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only).
- Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth.
We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together. Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.
Applications close: 2nd of September 2026.
More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.
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