Instrument Technician Grade 3/4 - Part Time

Instrument Technician Grade 3/4 – Part Time

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne

Join a leading not-for-profit private hospital with a strong values-based culture where leaders truly lead by example.

St Vincent’s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM), part of St Vincent’s Health Australia under the stewardship of Mary Aikenhead Ministries, is seeking experienced and motivated Instrument Technicians (Grade 3/4) to join our Central Sterilising Department (CSSD) team on a part-time basis.

About Us

SVPHM operates across four sites — Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew, and Werribee — delivering high-quality care across a wide range of surgical specialties. Our CSSD supports eight operating theatres and external customers, including specialties such as:

• Neurosurgery

• Orthopaedics

• Cardiothoracic & Vascular Surgery

• General Surgery

• Obstetrics & Gynaecology

• Urology

• Plastics, Hand Surgery & Ophthalmics

• Robotic Surgery

About the Role

Working within a friendly, supportive, and highly skilled team, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and efficient reprocessing of reusable medical devices. This role suits a reliable, detail-oriented professional who enjoys working in a team-focused environment.

You will be required to work across morning, afternoon, and night shifts as rostered.

Key Responsibilities

• Reprocessing and sterilisation of reusable medical devices

• Inspection, assembly, packaging, and documentation of surgical instrumentation

• Handling and management of loan surgical kits

• Working across all areas of CSSD, including Loans

• Maintaining compliance with infection prevention and quality standards

About You

You will have:

• Certificate III in Health – Sterilising Services (or equivalent)

• Sound knowledge of AS/NZS 4187

• Strong understanding of surgical instrumentation

• Ability to work with minimal supervision

• Flexibility, reliability, and excellent attention to detail

• A positive, team-oriented approach

What We Offer

• Supportive and welcoming team culture

• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

• Ongoing education and professional development

• Comprehensive orientation and training

• Uniform provided

• Discounted car parking

• Easy access to public transport

• Competitive salary and conditions

Our Commitment

St Vincent’s Health Australia is committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practice, cultural diversity, and a smoke-free work environment.
We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply as part of our commitment to the Federal Government Employment Parity Initiative.

Requirements

• Willingness to undergo a police check

• Valid Working With Children Check

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and CV to be considered for this role.