• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network, Infection Control
• Work location: Various work locations across the Yorke and Mid North Regions
• Salary: OPS5 - $88,149 to $94,236 p.a. + super + salary sacrifice packaging
• Employment: Full Time - Ongoing Permanent Contract
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Lead regional improvements in quality, safety and sterilisation services

Are you an experienced Sterilisation Services professional with the leadership skills to drive improvement and strengthen service delivery?

As the Regional CSSD Coordinator, you'll work collaboratively with CSSD managers and technicians across the local health network to promote safe, consistent and high-quality sterilisation services.

You'll lead initiatives focused on quality improvement, auditing, workforce development and training, while supporting consistent policies, procedures and reprocessing practices.  You'll also help ensure instruments and trays are available when needed, in accordance with AS5369:2023, contributing to patient safety and effective patient flow.

What you'll bring:

• Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (AQF Certificate IV or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in decontamination and sterilisation procedures and technology
• Leadership, team management and change management experience
• Strong analytical, communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work autonomously, manage priorities and develop practical solutions

A Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, at least three years' experience in a Sterilisation Services Department and knowledge of the SA Public Health system will be advantageous.

About Us

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

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Applicant Information

In addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here.  

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements:

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information. Job ref: 953666

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Enquiries

Karen McDonald
Advanced Nurse Consultant, Infection Control
Phone: 0411 799 031
E-mail: karen.mcdonald@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

20 November 2026 - 11.55PM

Attachments

953666 - Role Description OPX5-CSSD Regional Coordinator YNLHN.pdf

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