At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure medical instruments are processed and sterilised for patient safety.
- Company: Join the supportive team at South West Healthcare.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, excellent salary packaging, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Commitment to diversity and inclusion; we welcome all applicants.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while working in a collaborative environment.
- Qualifications: Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services or equivalent, strong organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 73986 - 76442 $ per year.
Join our friendly, supportive team at South West Healthcare as an Instrument Technician. Play a vital role in patient safety by ensuring medical instruments are safely processed, sterilised and ready for use. Enjoy varied shifts, potential flexibility and the opportunity to make a real difference to patient care.
Position overview
- Employment Type: Part time (64 hours per fortnight), 12 month Fixed Term Parental Leave Cover
- Date: December 2026 to December 2027
- Location: Warrnambool Campus
- Classification: Instrument Technician Grade 3 or 4
- Salary Range: $73,986 - $76,442 pro rata, plus superannuation
- Flexible hours available: Hours may be negotiable for the right candidate to help support work-life balance.
About the role
South West Healthcare is seeking a skilled and dedicated Instrument Technician to join our perioperative services team at our Warrnambool Campus. You will be part of a collaborative team that values teamwork, supports one another and takes pride in the important role we play in delivering safe, high quality patient care. Working within our Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD), you will play a vital role in patient safety by ensuring medical instruments and equipment are correctly processed, sterilised and ready for use. Under the direction of the CSSD Manager and CSSD Supervisor, your responsibilities will include the collection, decontamination, preparation, packaging, sterilisation, storage and distribution of medical instruments and equipment. With a strong focus on quality, safety and customer service, you will work alongside colleagues and clinical teams to ensure essential equipment is available when needed, helping deliver the best possible outcomes for our patients and community.
What you bring
- Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (HLT47015) or equivalent.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Good problem-solving and time management skills.
- The ability to work independently and take responsibility for your work.
- Good communication skills and a professional approach.
- A commitment to quality, customer-focused service and teamwork.
- A positive attitude and commitment to South West Healthcare's values.
- A management qualification or willingness to undertake further study.
What we offer
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions.
- Internal and external professional development opportunities.
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs.
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment.
Who we are
As an organisation, SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. SWH is the largest health service in South West Victoria, providing acute, mental health, rehabilitation, and aged care together with an extensive range of primary and community health services across the South West catchment. SWH is the lead agency for the South West Local Health Service Network, presenting an exciting opportunity for SWH to provide strong leadership and support across the entire region.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
- Current Immunisation status
South West Healthcare is an Equal Opportunities employer and commits to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity by providing a trusting workplace that is safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community. We are committed to The Child Safe Standards, which aim to protect children and young people.
Applications close Sunday 22 November 2026 at 11.59pm.
Instrument Technician in Warrnambool employer: South West Healthcare
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