Instrument Technician

Reference Number :  52409 :   Instrument Technician

Employment Type :  On Going Part Time (PT)

Location :  Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health :

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 5 Instrument Technician to join the Central Sterilisation Services Department (CSSD) team.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses :

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role :

This role requires experienced, goal achiever and team leader who has flexibility to work across Northern Health campuses

This role is responsible for ensuring that CSSD provides services to their consumers continuously and without delay by following standard processes.

This role is responsible for :

• Experience of 4 years (Fulltime equivalent) & above in reprocessing of reusable medical devices as Grade 5 Instrument Technician and good working knowledge of AS5369 : 2023 & NSQHS Standard
• Experience of 4 years (Fulltime equivalent) & above in reprocessing of reusable medical devices as Grade 4 Instrument Technician with Shift In-Charge / Floor Coordination experience and good working knowledge of AS5369 : 2023 & NSQHS Standard
• Proven ability to prioritized workload & needs of consumers in a busy CSSD
• Demonstrated knowledge in reprocessing endoscopes, loan sets processes & setting up Theatre List cases
• Well-developed organizational, problem solving and communication skills

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Melanie Almazan Nurse Unit Manager @ 8405 8648

Applications close 27 October 2025

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.