Instrument Technician - Grade 4

The Hospital:

The Royal Children’s Hospital’s (RCH) Vision is “A world where all kids thrive”.

RCH is a cornerstone member of the Melbourne Children’s Campus, partnering with Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, The University of Melbourne Department of Paediatrics and The Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation.

RCH has cared for the children and young people of Victoria for more than 150 years since it was founded in 1870. A full range of paediatrics and adolescent health services are provided plus tertiary and quaternary care for the most critically ill and medically complex patients in Victoria, Tasmania, southern NSW and other states around Australia and overseas. The Hospital has more than 6,000 staff, a budget of $850M, 12 wards and 350 beds. Annually, the RCH has 300,000+ Specialist Clinic appointments, 90,000+ Emergency Department presentations and 20,000 elective surgeries.

The RCH is committed to the Child Safe Standards. 

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact.

For further Information on RCH is available here.

About the Role:

This is a permanent, full-time position within the Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD), requiring a qualified Grade 4 Instrument Technician capable of working across all areas of the department without direct supervision. The primary purpose of this position is to work within the Team Leader role and be responsible for the co-ordination and provision of CSSD services to ensure that surgical instruments and equipment are reprocessed in compliance with current industry standards of Re-suable Medical Devices (RMDs), infection prevention control and RCH Policy and procedures. This position requires an Instrument Technician with advanced skills who can work in all areas of CSSD with a high degree of autonomy and accountability. This position will work as a key contact for the Perioperative Suite and Division of Surgery, ensuring safe, sterile, and functional instruments are readily available for surgical procedures. Furthermore, this position will provide essential support by carrying out decontamination, packaging, sterilisation and preparation of critical and semi-critical medical devices in alignment with RCH policy.

Internally, this position will be known and referred to as: Instrument Technician - Grade 4.

Classification for this position will be governed by Award 04 - Health and Allied Services at IN4 (Instrument Technician Grade 4), $73,502.00 per annum, plus Superannuation. 

What you'll achieve:

• Performing all CSSD daily activities and duties, including the decontamination, packaging, sterilisation, and preparation of critical and semi-critical medical devices, ensuring a timely delivery of services and products. All tasks must be performed according to documented instructions and in accordance with current Australian Standards to support the safe and effective delivery of surgical services
• Monitoring the operation of all reprocessing equipment and reporting any failures through the internal reporting system for faults and repairs, ensuring the safety of all staff is maintained
• Facilitates and monitors the performance and duties undertaken by Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 Instrument Technicians during their shift and assist in the training and mentoring of new and junior technicians
• High proficiency of T-Doc Administration system
• Assist the CSSD Loans Officer in processing of loan instrumentation
• Participate in CSSD Quality and governance initiatives
• Supervision and training of new staff, and newly graduated Instrument Technicians in compliance with the RCH CSSD competency assessment criteria
• Acting as a resource for all Grade 1, Grade 2, and Grade 3 staff, with daily use of the TDOC tracking system enabling the process of tracking of all used semi critical and critical patent care items
• Ensuring timely delivery of services and products while following documented safe operating procedures and instructions
• Monitoring the operation of all reprocessing equipment and reporting failures through the internal reporting system

Your skills and experience:

• Holds a Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services or equivalent qualification awarded by a registered training organisation
• Has greater than three years’ experience (full-time equivalent) as an Instrument Technician
• Extensive knowledge of surgical instrumentation and sterilization procedures and practices

Desirable:

• Previous CSSD Team Leader experience 

If this sounds like you, or if you would like more information, please click here to view the position description.

What we offer:

• Salary packaging option with our partner, SmartSalary – Increase your take home pay by up to $11,500 per annum!
• Looking for a new set of wheels to get you to the office? We offer Novated Leases through our partnership with SmartSalary
• Workplace culture of continuous improvement, growth, support and training
• Hybrid work model, if applicable to role
• Convenient location & close to public transport
• Special events
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Support for working mothers including two on-site Early Learning Centres, flexible working arrangements, breast feeding and pumping facilities 
• Enjoy the convenience of an on-site retail precinct, featuring a range of shops, cafés, and food outlets
• Help when you need it most! Staff counselling, financial coaching, legal support, nutritional support and specialist helpline services, and more through our EAP partner, Converge
• Unlimited access to select fitness facilities in your local area via Fitness Passport
• Retail discounts & more!

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs “Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases” procedure

Application process:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately, we encourage you to apply promptly!

For more information, or if you have any questions, please contact Johneey Hoek via email: johneey.hoek@rch.org.au

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer staff benefits such as discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital.  Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks. 

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button

Applications close: 06 July 2026.