CSSD Manager

Peri-Operative Services - CSSD

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrators EA 2021-2025 (HS6)

76 hours per fortnight

Full Time, Permanent

ERH services the Shire of Campaspe and the cross-border Murray River Council. Echuca Moama and townships are located directly across the state border from one another, separated by the Murray River.

ERH provides a comprehensive range of acute, medical, surgical and sub-acute services plus residential aged care and a broad range of community healthcare services. With a strong focus on increasing our capacity as a sub-regional teaching health service, Echuca Regional Health employees are dedicated professionals who strive to deliver the best possible care to their community.

With over 1,000 employees, we are the largest employer in the area and offer numerous opportunities for career growth. Join our team to experience a dynamic work environment with potential for advancement and professional development!

Applications are sought from suitably experienced and qualified professionals to join our team as a CSSD Manager within the Peri-Operative Services team at Echuca Regional Health.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide operational leadership to the Central Sterilisation & Supply team

Responsible for the day to day management of the CSSD department including budgeting, recruitment, performance management and training

Ensure the safe practise of decontamination, packing and sterilization processes to support the provision of safe, reliable healthcare

Develop and maintain policies and procedures in accordance with relevant standards to maintain compliance and promote excellent clinical outcomes

Perform, interpret, document and oversee mechanical, chemical and biological quality assurances practices

Work collaboratively with other Perioperative Managers and Disciplines to ensure the success of the Perioperative Service

Qualifications/experience required:

Demonstrated experience in leadership

Cert IV Sterilisation of reusable medical devices (RMD’s) and

Relevant technical experience in a setting responsible for the reprocessing of RMD’s

Desirable:

Specialist knowledge of relevant infection control and NSQHS standards

Management experience relevant to CSSD

Working for ERH

At ERH we offer a supportive and inclusive culture that offers opportunity for growth and development. As well as that we have a fantastic range of benefits for our employees, including:

Generous salary packaging opportunities, to increase your take-home pay each fortnight

Flexible working arrangements

Experienced and supportive leaders, who genuinely care about their team

Staff health and wellbeing programs

Genuine opportunities to broaden your skillset, and progress in your career

An independent and confidential Employee Assistance Program for yourself and family members

Free onsite parking

Free staff vaccinations

If you are passionate about healthcare and are excited to join a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you! Applications close 20 June 2025 Apply today!

Applications are not accepted from agencies.

How to Apply:

All applicants are to apply online via Seek.

Applications must include:

A Cover Letter

Resume

Key Selection Criteria**

**Please note: Key Selection Criteria can be located within the position description. Applicants are required to send a separate document detailing response to the ‘key selection criteria’ to [email protected]

For a copy of the Position Description please email [email protected]

Enquiries about this position should be directed to Michelle Shingles, Director of Nursing on: (03) 5485 5419 or [email protected]

ERH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage applications from all members of the community, including people of Aboriginal and Torres strait Islander descent, culturally, linguistically and gender diverse people and, mature aged people. For further information on the role please refer to the position description.

**This position requires completion of a satisfactory National Police Check and (where relevant) provision of a Working With Children Check and check on the Disability Worker Exclusion Scheme prior to appointment. Vaccination status in line with policy and procedure at this time. Applicants must hold Australian Citizenship or hold Australian Work Rights to be eligible. Financial support towards VISAS is not available.