Instrument Technician

Make a big difference behind the scenes of patient care by utilising your Instrument Technician experience. Every successful surgical procedure starts long before a patient enters the operating theatre. John Fawkner Private Hospital is looking for dedicated Instrument Technicians to join our Sterilising Services team, ensuring surgical instruments and clinical equipment are cleaned, prepared, sterilised and ready for use. Your work will play a critical role in supporting patient safety, infection prevention and positive clinical outcomes.

• Casual positions available
• Shifts (8 hours) available 7am-10pm including weekends and on call
• Join a collaborative team committed to exceptional service

About the role

As an Instrument Technician, you will be responsible for the cleaning, washing, packing, wrapping and sterilisation of reusable surgical instruments, equipment and consumables used across operating theatres and clinical areas, as well as the processing and appropriate storage of Flexible Endoscopes, that is now managed within CSSD. You will work closely with clinical teams to ensure high standards of quality, safety and service delivery are consistently maintained.

Key responsibilities include:

• Cleaning and preparing surgical instruments for sterilisation.
• Packing, wrapping and processing instruments according to sterilising standards.
• Maintaining stock levels of sterile supplies and equipment.
• Supporting infection prevention and control practices.
• Reporting equipment faults and contributing to efficient department operations.
• Participating in quality improvement, audits and patient safety initiatives.
• Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to support excellent patient outcomes.

About us

John Fawkner Private Hospital is a fully accredited 186-bed acute care facility providing a comprehensive range of surgical, medical, oncology and critical care services. Equipped with advanced medical, surgical and diagnostic technology, the hospital is focused on meeting the healthcare needs of patients in our local community and surrounding regions. 

The Hospital has an established reputation as a leading healthcare provider, achieving recognition in many specialties throughout the years. Specialising in Cardiology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery and Oncology, the Hospital provides a comprehensive range of onsite medical and surgical services and delivering the highest standard in all areas of health care. 

John Fawkner Private Hospital is the only private 24 hour Emergency Department and Critical Care unit in northwestern Melbourne and works with highly skilled visiting specialists who offer subspecialty expertise.  The Hospital has a long-established tradition for providing quality healthcare to our local community, the veteran community and patients travelling from regional northwest Victoria.

About you

You are organised, detail-oriented and take pride in delivering high-quality work. You enjoy working as part of a team and understand how your contribution supports clinicians and patients across the hospital.

You'll bring:

• Experience as an Instrument Technician (Grade 2 or above) working within a healthcare environment, CSSD or hospital setting.
• Exposure to Orthopaedic procedures
• Certificate, TAFE or Diploma-level qualification in Sterilisation.
• Knowledge of sterilisation processes, infection control practices and quality standards.
• Current, valid Australian work rights.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to safety and continuous improvement.

Why Healthscope?
Join us at Healthscope and step into a vibrant Community of Care where your impact is felt every day! Our dedicated team members are the heartbeat of our organisation, making a real difference in the lives of patients and their families. At Healthscope, we take pride in collaborating with talented, passionate, and compassionate individuals to ensure every patient experiences the highest quality care during their stay. Join us and be part of something truly meaningful!

What else we offer

• Flexibility to ork across one or multiple hospitals in our expansive network
• Perks such as discounted health insurance, gym memberships, salary packaging & more!
• Potential to access continuous professional development and education to fuel your career journey

Come and be the difference in our patients' lives! 

Applications close: 22/09/26

To Apply: Please click on the 'Apply' button to be taken to our online application form

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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