Instrument Technician page is loaded## Instrument Technicianlocations: Bendigo, Victoriatime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 22, 2026 (26 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR-16028**Your role at St John of God** **Bendigo Hospital**We are seeking a **Grade 1 Instrument Technician** to join our Operating Suite / CSSD team in a hospital setting.You will be responsible for the cleaning, sterilisation, autoclaving and distribution of sterile instruments andsupplies, working closely with clinical staff to support safe, high‐quality patient care.This is a **casual role** offers **8.5‐hour shifts (inclusive of breaks).** Weekends and public holidays are **on‐call only**, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts.**The Position*** Maintain levels of sterile supplies throughout the hospital, ensuring sterile supplies meet all published standards (with reference to AS/NZS5369:2023).* Collect, clean, process, autoclave and distribute all internal and external linen, instruments as requested, in accordance with industry standards.* Perform all duties within CSSD as per department procedures and protocols.* Ensure all surgical instruments are maintained in excellent condition and problems or breakages are attended to immediately.* Inform the manager/supervisor of the activities in the CSSD and any special problems.* Maintains excellent relations with all internal and external customers.* Participate in, contribute to and implement quality improvement and risk management into all aspects of serviceYou will have a current understanding of OH&S legislation, compliance requirements, infection control standards, and WorkCover obligations.To succeed in this role, you will demonstrate a strong commitment to customer service, along with initiative, motivation, and confidence.Certificate III/IV in Sterilisation Services preferred but not essential.Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.**We can offer you*** **Salary**: $39.68 per hour (casual loading included), plus 12% superannuation* Casual role available* **As a casual employee, you can salary package a percentage of your earnings each pay period*** A welcoming & supportive culture* Flexible work options* Discounts on hospital services & private health insurance* Option to purchase up to two weeks of additional annual leave* Dynamic role in multidisciplinary teamFor enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Kama Taylor, CSSD Manager on 03-5434 3261 If suitable applicants are identified advertisement may close prior to listed date and screening/interviews may commence throughout the advertising process.*At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.**Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.**Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.**All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.*At St John of God Health Care we support you to be the best health care professional or support worker you can be. With strong team environments, opportunities for development and promotion, and where our leaders are visible and accessible. As one of the largest Catholic providers of health care services in Australia, St John of God Health Care is a great place to work with loads of opportunities, benefits to support you, and a great work life balance. Our caregivers come from diverse backgrounds and belief systems and you don't need to be Catholic to work with us.#J-18808-Ljbffr