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Central Adelaide Local Health Network

Statewide – SA Dental

• Salary: OPS5 - $82,090.00 - $87,758.00 p.a. + Superannuation & Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Adelaide SA, 5000
• Full Time, Permanent Role

About the role

As the Central Sterilising Department (CSD) Manager, you will lead the delivery of safe and effective sterilisation services at the Adelaide Dental Hospital. You will manage human, financial and physical resources to support compliant and timely reprocessing of reusable medical devices (RMDs) and dental equipment used in clinical care.

This role ensures all sterilisation procedures align with Australian Standards and manufacturers’ guidelines, and that local practices are consistently applied across the team. Your leadership will support the operational integrity of the service and promote best practice in infection control and equipment safety.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will possess strong leadership qualities and a proven background in sterilising services within a dental or medical setting. You will bring a high level of technical knowledge and practical experience in managing reprocessing operations, while ensuring adherence to safety and infection control standards.

• Hold an AQF Certificate III and Certificate IV in Sterilising Services.

• Demonstrated experience leading RMD reprocessing teams and delivering staff training.

• Strong understanding of Australian Standards for RMDs and infection control protocols.

• Skilled in monitoring key performance indicators and applying Work Health & Safety principles.

About us

Statewide Clinical Support Services (SCSS) is a unique public healthcare organisation that serves health consumers and provides specialist clinical services to the health system in South Australia. SCSS encompasses BreastScreen SA, SA Dental, SA Medical Imaging, SA Pathology, and SA Pharmacy. Come and work with us to improve the health and well-being of South Australians, across all age groups and at any time of their life or health need.

What we offer

• Attractive salary packaging available
• Strong community minded culture and values providing world class care to South Australians
• Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites

Diversity and inclusion:

Statewide supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. 

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position. 

Job ref: 907229

Enquiries to:

Heidi Munchenberg

Telephone: 8222 8347

Email: Heidi.Munchenberg@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm Friday 11^th July 2025

Attachments

 OPS5 CSD Manager Role Description

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