Instrument Technician Grade 2,3 or 4

Bayside Health

Bayside Health is a public health service delivering high-quality care across every stage of life for close to 1.2 million people living in metropolitan Melbourne, the Mornington Peninsula, Koo Wee Rup, Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland. We have more than 15 main sites, including hospitals, centres and clinics that provide comprehensive care from welcoming newborns to supporting older people and a full range of services in between. More than 22,000 dedicated staff are focused on providing exceptional, equitable, and locally connected care through shared expertise, compassion, and a commitment to continuous growth. Education and training are central to staff development as we encourage all employees to strive and thrive. Bayside Health was formed following the merger of Alfred Health, Bass Coast Health, Gippsland Southern Health Service, Kooweerup Regional Health Service and Peninsula Health on 1 January 2026.

Come join our Central Sterilising Service as an Instrument Technician

• Casual Position
• Salary Package: $62k - $69k (Depending on experience) + Superannuation
• Alfred location and Sandringham 
• Great Staff benefits

About us

The Sterilising Service Department (CSS) is an integral part of Alfred Health, providing a service to The Main Alfred Hospital Operating Suite, The Alfred Centre Procedural Suite, Sandringham Hospital Operating Suite and also to the wards and other departments.

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for casual positions in the Instrument Technician role at The Alfred and Sandringham Hospitals.  Instrument Technicians work across a 24/7 roster and are responsible for the processing (from decontamination to the issuing of sterile instruments and equipment used in all areas of the hospital).

About you

• Prior experience in SSD is preferred.

To succeed in this position, you will need to have:

• Good communication skills including fluent English written & oral skills (essential).
• The ability to learn new processes and tasks quickly and efficiently.
• Demonstrated reliability and flexibility in your previous employment.
• Minimum of Certificate III in Sterilisation

Benefits

• Onsite gym
• Easy public transport access

For further information, please contact: Melissa Klages (SSD Manager) on 0448 983 076

Applications Close: Thursday, 8 October 2026 

We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We actively encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people of all genders, sexualities, and cultural backgrounds.

If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application materials, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.

In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.