{"id":1834860,"url":"https://alion.io/job/petermac-instrument-technician-grade-2","title":"Instrument Technician Grade 2","company":{"id":1840816,"name":"Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre","domain":"petermac.org","url":"https://alion.io/company/petermac-org","size_band":"501-1000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"SuccessFactors","truth_index":null},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":null,"work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Melbourne, Australia"],"countries":["AU"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":45000,"max_usd":81000,"period":"year","method":"role_country_seniority_unknown","sample_n":123},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-01T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-01","last_verified_at":"2026-10-11T15:31:57Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":11,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":11},"description":"YOUR ROLE IN OUR FUTURE\nInstrument Technician\nCasual position available\nUp to $30.00 (IN1) - $41.46 (IN5) base salary per hour + applicable casual loading\nParkville location, with multiple public transport options available\nAt Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, cultivating compassion, attracting and retaining top talent and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.\nPlease note Peter Mac does NOT have its own dedicated CSSD department. Peter Mac has a small, specialised Instrument Technician team who perform tasks including scope processing, decontamination and surgical set-ups.\nPeter MacCallum Cancer Centre is home to 8 Operating Theatres, including Endoscopy. The Department covers a variety of specialities including Plastics/Breast, General surgery, Gynaecology/Brachy, Urology, Robotic, Head and Neck, Colorectal, Vascular & Upper GI.\nPosition Overview:\nWe’re seeking enthusiastic and skilled Instrument Technicians (Grade 1 to 5) to join our Operating Theatre (CSSD). In this role, you'll contribute to safe patient care by ensuring that reusable surgical instruments, endoscopes, and medical consumables are reprocessed to the highest standards in line with AS/NZS 5369.\nRemuneration as per Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2025-2027. Up to $30.00 (IN1) - $41.46 (IN5) base salary per hour + applicable casual loading.\nKey Responsibilities\nDecontamination & Processing\nPerform manual and automated cleaning of surgical instruments and reusable medical devices.\nOperate Soluscope AERs and Soluscope drying cabinets for high-level disinfection of endoscopes.\nFollow validated sterilisation practices and comply with infection control guidelines\nYou will also liaise between Peter Mac and the RMH CSSD\nTheatre/Procedure Room Support\nAssist with theatre set-ups, delivering and configuring instrument sets/consumables to meet scheduled surgical requirements.\nRespond efficiently to urgent case requests and ensure timely turnaround of critical items.\nDeboxing & Consumable Management\nReceive and debox surgical consumables, ensuring they meet sterility, expiry, and compliance requirements.\nManage and store consumables safely in appropriate CSSD or theatre storage areas.\nEndoscopy Reprocessing\nPerform manual cleaning, leak testing, and transport of endoscopes for reprocessing.\nExecute full reprocessing cycles including cleaning, disinfection, drying, and storage using Soluscope systems.\nQuality Control & Documentation\nMaintain accurate records via Censitrac or equivalent tracking systems.\nComplete sterilisation batch documentation, including BI results, wash validations, and cycle parameters\nAssist in audits, stocktakes, and quality assurance activities.\nTeamwork & Professional Development\nCollaborate with theatre nurses, theatre technicians, and other CSSD staff.\nParticipate in ongoing education, in-services, and professional competency development.\nPromote safe practice, continuous improvement, and patient-first outcomes.\nAbout You (Essential Requirements)\nCertificate III or IV in Sterilisation Services (or working towards).\nAn understanding of the AS/NZS 5369 standards.\nExperience using instrument tracking software.\nHigh attention to detail, critical problem-solving, and strong communication.\nWhy Peter Mac?\nWork in a cutting-edge, world-leading cancer centre.\nCareer development, training, and mentorship opportunities.\nA dynamic, supportive, and inclusive work culture.\nMake an impact in patient outcomes every day.\nHow to Apply\nSubmit via the Peter Mac Careers Portal:\nYour CV\nA Cover Letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria\nRelevant certifications\nFor further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position summary. Alternatively, please contact us using the information below for a confidential discussion.\nHiring Manager: Shaheen Anirudhra, Perioperative Instrument Technician Manager\nContact Number: 0434622967\nEmail: \nApplications close: 11.59pm Sunday 1 November 2026.\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________\nPosition Summary\nThe Instrument Technician position works closely with health professionals within the Operating Suite to support the patients’ surgical care by providing a range of instrumentation and environmental support services including;\nManaging the initial decontamination process of all reusable reprocessed items to be sent to MH CSSD for reprocessing.\n\nManagement of endoscopes, inclusive of; cleaning, testing, processing and liaising with the O.R. Floor coordinator for maintenance and repair of endoscopes within the perioperative and outpatient environment.\n\nManagement of Sterile Set ups for the required operating theatre lists.\n\nManagement of consumables and reprocessed sterile items in relation to checking, unpacking and stocking within the perioperative environment.\n\nEnsuring a clean, dust free environment within the CSSD satellite, sterile store, sterile core and Endoscopy clean up areas of the perioperative environment.\n\nEnterprise Agreement\nHealth and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025\nClassification or Salary Range\nTD19 - Instrument Tech Grade 2\nImmunisation Risk Category\nImmunisation Category A\nKey Relationships\nInternal\nNursing staff within Perioperative Services and the Outpatient Department\nSupply staff\nClinical Product Adviser\nExternal\nHoneywell Contractors\nCSSD staff MH\nSkills\n\nEssential Requirements\n\nCompleted Certificate 3 in Sterilisation or Certificate 3 in Health Services Assistance \nGood communication skills \nAbility to read and write English \nAbility to work as a team member in a multidisciplinary environment \nAbility to accept and follow direction \nAbility to take initiative in prioritising workload \nNeat personal presentation and hygiene \n\nDesirable Requirements \n\nExperience in an endoscopy department \nExperience in CSSD \nExperience in an operating suite environment\n\nKey Accountabilities\n\nKey Accountabilities\nDemonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators\n\n1. Collect, scan and rinse reusable reprocessed items for reprocessing by MH and load into CSSD trolleys in accordance with AS/NZS 4187.\n\nTo be physically able to perform the duties as required, using appropriate methods and techniques. \nTo maintain an accepted standard of performance to ensure a clean uncluttered environment. \nEnsure all reusable items are collected from the operating theatres. \nEnsure all reusable items are scanned into censitrac. \nRinse all reusable items removing all gross contaminates and placing them back into their relevant containers. \nPlace all reusable items and containers into the MH CSSD trolley for transport to MH CSSD. \nDocument and report any anomalies or items requiring repair. \nEnsure all service areas are free from dirt, grime and dust. \nRestock as required. \nAssist other Instrument Technicians and clinical staff with other activities within the agreed scope. \n\n2. Clean process and maintain flexible endoscopes according to the requirements of the operating lists and GENCA guidelines.\n\nRespond in a timely manner to the maintenance and care of the flexible endoscopes in both the operating suite and outpatient’s department. \nRespond in timely manner to cleaning and preparation of flexible endoscopes required for the operating lists and outpatient clinics. \nCarry out all duties in a manner that fulfils the vision and values of Peter Mac. \nAccept responsibility for the standards of work achieved. \nEscalate workload concerns and or unfinished work to the supervisor of the team to seek assistance in a timely manner. \nDisplay a willingness to learn. \nAssist other Instrument Technicians and clinical staff with other activities within the agreed scope. \n\n 3. Management of consumables and reprocessed sterile items in relation to checking, unpacking and stocking\n\nTo be physically able to perform the duties as required, using appropriate methods and techniques. \nAssist with the unloading of reprocessed reusable items and containers from MH CSSD. \nAdhere to AS4187 in the storage, stock rotation and handling of reprocessed reusable items and sterile consumables. \nEnsure all stock and supply storage areas are stocked to correct levels. \nAssist with ordering consumables/supplies as required. \nEnsure patient confidentiality at all times. \nProvide clear and concise communication with all staff in the process of performing duties. \nProvide urgent supply services as requested. \nAssist other Instrument Technicians and clinical staff with other activities within the agreed scope. \n\nKey Accountabilities (Contd..)\n\n4. Management of Sterile Set ups for the required operating theatre lists\n\nEnsure all required set ups for operating lists are completed in a timely manner 100% of the time. \nAssist with maintaining and updating surgeon preference cards. \nEnsure sterile cores are restocked at all times. \nAssist clinical staff in locating urgent supplies in a timely manner. \nRemove and report any out of date, damaged and/or unusual items. \nEnsure all service areas are free from dirt, grime and dust, both high and low. \nAssist other Instrument Technicians and clinical staff with other activities within the agreed scope. \n\n______________________________________________________________________________________________________\nPeter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.\nWHY WORK FOR PETER MAC\nPeter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.\nOur staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.\nWe encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.","description_format":"text","description_chars":10467,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Flexible schedule","Professional development"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Government"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-10-04T13:27:54Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":79,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.795,"p_room":1,"age_days":9,"expected_fill_days":27,"reasons":["conf:1","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-10T05:45:15Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/petermac-instrument-technician-grade-2","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/petermac-instrument-technician-grade-2.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-12T03:17:28Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":5112,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-13T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1840816},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1840816"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fpetermac-instrument-technician-grade-2"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fpetermac-instrument-technician-grade-2"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fpetermac-instrument-technician-grade-2"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/petermac-instrument-technician-grade-2\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fpetermac-instrument-technician-grade-2"}]}