CSSD Manager
Job Location:
Townsville - Australia
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Job Summary
About the role
Mater Private Hospital Townsville is currently seeking an experienced CSSD Manager to lead our Central Sterile Services Department and oversee the delivery of safe efficient and high-quality sterilisation services across the hospital. This permanent full-time leadership opportunity is ideal for a proactive and experienced professional looking to make a meaningful impact within a growing healthcare environment.
As the CSSD Manager you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the effective reprocessing sterilisation and distribution of medical instruments and equipment supporting the highest standards of patient safety and infection prevention. Leading a dedicated team of skilled technicians you will be responsible for driving operational excellence maintaining compliance with relevant standards and regulations fostering team development and ensuring the seamless delivery of services to our clinical areas.
Salary: Commensurate with experienceplus superannuation andaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!
What youll be doing
Principal accountabilities in this role will include but are not limited to:
- Oversee the daily operations of the CSSD department including decontamination sterilization and distribution of medical equipment
- Ensure proper functioning and maintenance of sterilization equipment and machinery
- Advise management on issues likely to affect the overall quality and/or financial performance of CSSD within Perioperative Services
- Initiate and recommend to the Perioperative Services Manager any proposals that can improve production and service delivery.
- Participate in the development of unit objectives policies procedures and practices ensuring compliance with AS/NZS 4187:2014
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to best utilise financial resources within CSSD.
- Conduct regular audits quality checks and document all quality initiatives in accordance with The NSQHS Standards
- Conduct system analyses and investigation of any procedure failures.
- Maintain and facilitate the principles of Hospitals hazardous substances manual handling drug and alcohol sharps and infectious waste policies.
- Develop implement and ensure that appropriate education orientation and competency levels are maintained within the unit.
- Arrange appropriate in-service training on new equipment instruments and products as related to CSSD.
- Collaborate with various departments to ensure an adequate supply of sterilized equipment for surgeries and medical procedures
About you
We are seeking a dynamic passionate and suitably experienced CSSD Manager to lead our well-established Sterilisation team.
To be Successful in this role you will possess:
- A Certificate III in Sterilisation Services - essential
- A Certificate IV in Training & Assessment - highly desirable
- Significant experience as a CSSD Technician or Supervisor within a hospital setting
- In-depth knowledge of sterilization methods infection control and regulatory guidelines
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and inspire a team
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to collaborate effectively with different departments & stakeholders
- The ability to comply with standards policy and procedures
Why join us
Mater is Queenslands largest not-for-profit healthcare provider delivering exceptional care to nearly 700000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. Were leaders in healthcare education fundraising & philanthropy and research and its our people who make the difference.
Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater youll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation compassion and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining retail travel accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queenslands Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #GETBETTERWITHMATER
Applications close on Friday 25th September 2026. Please note we may contact applicants prior to the closing date please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW. Direct applications only we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete preemployment checks (including criminal history working rights medical and working with children checks).
Mater offers a safe supportive flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Visit our Reconciliation webpage.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Mater brings together collective expertise across Health, Education and Research to improve the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders. Queensland’s largest not-for-profit hospital network, Mater operates 11 hospitals across the state and delivers healthcare to Queenslanders in their o ... View more
