Instrument Technician (Grade 1 | 2 | 3 | 4), Surgical and Critical Care
Employment Type - Permanent Part Time; Permanent Full Time; Temporary Full Time; Temporary Part Time
Job Category - Other Professionals - Sterilisation Unit
Req Id - 6302
- Multiple roles availble | permanent or temporary | Full time or Part-time | Various grades available
- 5 weeks leave | salary packaging | salary review period | Purchase leave options
- Ongoing training and professional development | supported work environment
- This is your chance to enhance your career with Victoria’s largest regional Health Service
About Barwon Health
Barwon Health is one of the largest and most comprehensive regional health services in Australia, providing care at all stages of life and circumstance. Services available through Barwon Health cover the full spectrum from primary care, community services, aged care, rehabilitation, mental health, emergency and acute care. We serve more than 500,000 people through the efforts of more than 9000 staff and volunteers across more than 20 sites. Barwon Health is committed to developing a vibrant culture of education, training and research that advances health and wellbeing for all.
About the facility
Our major sites include University Hospital Geelong in Geelong’s CBD, the McKellar Centre precinct in North Geelong, Barwon Health North in Norlane, and residential aged care facilities spanning the region. Comprehensive mental health, community health and dental services are delivered through various programs across the Barwon South West Region, including Torquay and Colac.
The Central Sterilising Unit (CSU) is located within Barwon Health University Hospital Geelong and provides reprocessing to Operating Services, Birth Suites, ICU, Emergency as well as a number of other departments within Barwon Health. We operate 7 days a week, for 18 hours a day. The Satellite Reprocessing Unit (SRU) is a newly built department and is located within Barwon Health Youang Surgery Center, reprocessing for Operating Services, Outpatients, External Services as well as many other areas of the organisation and beyond. Both departments have shared staff creating an experienced workforce that has the ability to alter work flows within both departments as needs dictate, ensuring that standards, policy and procedure are met at all times.
About the role
Barwon Health is looking for Instrument Technicians for permanent or temporary positions within the Central Sterilising Unit and Satellite Reprocessing Unit, joining our dynamic and diverse workforce.
We require you to be a motiviated individual that has procedure and process in mind in order to achieve best patient/customer outcomes while working within a group of like minded individuals.
We are looking for someone who has the following:
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Minimum Certificate III in Sterilisation Services
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High level of understanding of the AS:5369 standards and digital tracking systems
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Competency and comfort with utilising Microsoft Office
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Ability to adapt to a frequently changing workplace in order to shift priorites to best suit patient outcomes
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Ability to work across a variety of shifts and weekends
Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.
About the culture
You will have the opportunity to be part of a highly skilled, professional and dedicated team who take pride in providing high quality services. We promote positive, respectful relationships and strong partnerships within the workplace. Grow and develop your capabilities with Barwon Health’s commitment to professional development.
- Excellent working conditions with a high sense of job satisfaction
- A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
- Wide-range of professional development opportunities to enhance your career
- Attractive salary packaging benefits. Living expenses capped at $9,010 and meals and entertainment capped at $2,650
Derived from the local Wadawurrung Aboriginal name for the region Djilang, Geelong is thought to mean ‘Tongue of Land’.
- Geelong offers a range of lifestyle choices including inner city, coastal, suburban and rural homes
- Geelong is home to world class schools and education providers
- Doorstep to the Great Ocean Road, Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast
- Appreciate our vast and abundant parklands, sports and entertainment attractions, and thriving dining and shopping complexes
Diversity and Inclusion
Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve.
We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, and family structures. We proudly support LGBTIQA+ inclusion and are committed to a safe and inclusive workplace for all.
- We encourage applications from:
- Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples
- LGBTIQA+ community members
- People of all gender identities
- People with disability
- Culturally and linguistically diverse communities
If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at peopleassist@barwonhealth.org.au
Barwon Health is a totally smoke-free workplace.
We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards: About Child Safe Standards | Victorian Government (www.vic.gov.au)
Prior to commencement with Barwon Health, all new employees are required to provide a completed Barwon Health Immunity Status form and have Staff Care clearance.
Please note we do not accept resumes via email.
This role requires you to provide evidence of a 2025 influenza vaccination.
Contact person: Josh Griffiths
Email: joshua.griffiths@barwonhealth.org.au
Phone: (03) 42152197
Application closing date: 11th, November 2025
Position Description:
Are you currently a Barwon Health employee? If so, please follow the links below on how to apply.