Sterilising Services Manager - Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $87,813 - $116,824 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ624709
Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah
Applications Close: Sunday, 14 December 2025
Previous Applicants need not apply
Come Work With Us
An exciting opportunity to join South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is 'exceptional care, healthier lives'. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
Where you'll be working
The Sutherland Hospital is now recruiting to Centralised Sterilising Services Department.
The vision for nursing and midwifery at The Sutherland Hospital is to: Build a united team that provides compassionate care to our community through transformational, supportive and holistic nursing and midwifery.
Learn more about The Sutherland Hospital here. Learn more about SESLHD here
The role
The Sterilisation Manager will be responsible for managing the overall operational, budgetary responsibilities/activities and human resources of the Sterilising Services Department (SSD). Develop a departmental culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development.The Sterilisation Manager is responsible for the overall functioning of the Sterilising Services in accordance with National Standards and Quality Standards.Resource and guidance of Sterilisation practices to provide a high quality service to clinical areas of the The Sutherland Hospital.
Leads and Provides Sterilisation Support to other clinics, units and areas within the The Sutherland Hospital.
Provide recommendations during the planning stage on new or upgraded sterilisation practices to ensure appropriate sterilisation equipment and resources as per National Standards are provided.
Manage the overall operational, budgetary responsibilities/activities and human resources of the Central Sterilizing Services Department (CSSD). Carry out and attain the mission and the goals of the department. Develop an employee-oriented departmental culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development, and high performance.
For role related queries or questions contact Allanah Hazelgrove on
The Benefits:
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Demonstrated knowledge of the processes of the Sterilizing Services Department, ability to monitor and manage work priorities to enable adjustments to workflow as required.
* Demonstrated ability to lead and develop a department and department staff members.
* Demonstrated interpersonal relationship building and employee coaching and development skills.
* Management experience in a team-oriented workplace preferred.
* Demonstrated knowledge of basic economics, budgeting, and accounting principles and practices.
* Excellent computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment.
* Demonstrated knowledge of various employment practices and employee relations.
* Excellent organisational management skills.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
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Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH- and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
* We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website