Clinical Sterilising Department Team Leader

Job no: 953922
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: (EOI) Expression of Interest

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clinical Sterilising Department Team Leader, WHA6

Surgical Services, Noth Adelaide 5006, Kaurna land

1.0FTE

Staff are invited to express interest in undertaking this role and must be available for periods of leave backfill from February 2027 to January 2028.

The Clinical Sterilising Department Team Leader will be responsible for:

  • The supervision and on the floor coordination of the day to day operations of the CSD. The Team Leader is responsible for supervising the cleaning, decontamination, packaging, sterilization and delivery of a full range of surgical and medical items processed in CSD. These duties may need to be performed as well as supervised. The incumbent will also assist with the training of new and inexperienced staff allocated to the Unit.

It is essential that applicants for this role have:

Educational/Vocational Qualifications

  • AQF Certificate III relevant to employee’s position and at least 560 hours satisfactory in service experience

Personal Abilities/Aptitudes/Skills

Demonstrated ability to:

  • Work effectively and efficiently as a member of a team.
  • Operate effectively and efficiently under variable workloads and time constraints.
  • Prioritise work requirements.
  • Communicate clearly
  • Use initiative to solve problems, be self-directed and reliable
  • Accurately document and interpret analytical data
  • Demonstrated commitment to customer service

Experience

  • Demonstrated experience in a CSD environment.
  • Experience using the range of equipment found in a sterilisation facility, including steam sterilizers, instrument washers, heat sealers, etc
  • Experience in the cleaning and management of a range of surgical and medical equipment.

Knowledge

  • Knowledge of the principles and practice of OHSW, Equal Opportunity, the Public Sector Act 2009 Code of Ethics and diversity appropriate to the requirements of the position.
  • Working knowledge of confidentiality and information security policies and procedures
  • Basic computer skills
  • Awareness of Infection Control principles and sterile stock management.
  • Knowledge of Quality Assurance processes in Sterilisation
  • A demonstrated knowledge of sterilisation and disinfection standards as defined by AS 4187

EOI must be received by Sunday 15 November 2026 at 11:55pm

Enquires can be made to:

Anne Barton

Nurse Unit Manager

AnneM.Barton@sa.gov.au

8161 6552

Application Criteria

Applicants are required to submit a resume and a statement (cover letter) outlining their interest in the role and the attributes they can bring, matched to the Role Description.

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Attachments

WHA6 - Clinical Sterilising Department Team Leader - Role Description - 953922.pdf

WCHN Competency Framework.pdf

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