Manager of the Central Sterile Services Department (CSSD)

Permanent Full-Time - 76 hours per fortnight

For further information about this role, Please contact Teresa Giles & Director of Nursing - Maryborough on (03) 5461 0326 or via email tgiles@mdhs.vic.gov.au.

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated leader to oversee our Central Sterile Services Department. As the Manager, you will ensure the smooth running of this vital hub that enables patient care across Maryborough District Health Service. Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the decontamination, sterilization, assembly, and distribution of surgical instruments and medical equipment
• Leading a team in maintaining rigorous standards of cleaning, disinfection, and sterility
• Collaborating closely with perioperative services and clinical departments on their instrumentation needs
• Planning and coordinating equipment maintenance and replacement schedules
• Staying up-to-date on best practices and emerging technologies in sterile processing

To excel in this position, you will leverage your in-depth knowledge of sterile processing workflows along with strong leadership abilities. We need someone who can optimize processes, build relationships across the organization, and ensure the CSSD has sufficient resources to safely meet increasing demand.

As the CSSD Manager, you will play a vital role in enabling the highest quality patient care at Maryborough District Health Service. Bring your expertise in sterile services to lead this department into the future!

Applicants must include the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter: Please ensure your cover letter addresses the Key Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. You can find the Position Description in the "Related Documents" section of the job advertisement.

The Central Goldfields and Pyrenees regions are a great place to live, work and play. There are many beautiful areas to explore, along with being located only a short 50-minute drive from the Regional Cities Ballarat & Bendigo, and 2 hours from Melbourne.

MDHS is an equal opportunity employer. Appointments are subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and a Working with Children Check. NDIS Workers Screening will be required for workers identified as working within a risk assessed role.