Central Sterilisation Services Department - CSSD Manager
Ramsay Health Care · Joondalup, Western Australia, Australia
At JHC we provide specialist services for the entire family from birth through to old age. Caring for both public and private patients, JHC is one of the largest hospitals in Western Australia, treating almost 73,000 inpatients annually. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care.
Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom.
Joondalup Health Campus seeks an experienced and proactive CSSD Manager to lead our Sterilising Services Department. Permanent Part-time/Full-Time position. (Minimum 70 - 76 hours across 9 days)
In this vital leadership role, you will establish and maintain minimum requirements for the care, handling, and reprocessing of reusable medical devices across the hospital. You will oversee the ongoing implementation and coordination of our hospital-wide Sterilising Services program, ensuring our perioperative suites and clinical departments receive sterilised instrumentation that meets the highest quality and safety benchmarks.
Key responsibilities
- Oversee and direct the daily operations of the Central Sterilising Services Department to support our operating theatre lists.
- Establish, monitor, and enforce rigorous standards for cleaning, inspecting, packaging, sterilising, and storing reusable medical devices.
- Ensure full departmental compliance with Australian Standard AS 5369:2023 at all times.
- Lead, mentor, and roster our team of technicians, instrument specialists, and support colleagues.
- Coordinate quality audits, risk assessments, and incident investigations to drive continuous improvement.
- Manage instrument tracking databases, equipment maintenance schedules, and inventory levels.
- Collaborate closely with Theatre Managers, surgical teams, Infection Prevention and Control specialists, and hospital leadership.
- Manage operational budgets, resources, and consumable supplies efficiently.
What you will bring
Essential criteria:
- Significant experience as a qualified Instrument Technician with comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of Sterilising Services.
- Current, in-depth knowledge and operational understanding of AS 5369:2023 requirements.
- A minimum of 5 years of practical experience working as a qualified technician within a CSSD environment.
- Proven experience as a CSSD team leader or supervisor, with the ability to inspire and guide a technical team.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills.
- Sound computer literacy and familiarity with digital instrument tracking systems.
- A strong commitment to 'The Ramsay Way' philosophy: People caring for people.
Desirable criteria:
- Certificate IV or Diploma in Sterilisation Services.
- Demonstrated experience managing change and workflow optimisation in a large, fast-paced acute hospital.
What’s in it for You:
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
- Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
- Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
- Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
- Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
- Increase your take-home pay through novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
Why Join Ramsay:
At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
- Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
- A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
- Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
- According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Apply:
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today. All applications are to be lodged online.
Applications close: 12th November 2026
Reference number: JR117286
Please Note:
Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety. Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com.au.
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.