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Instrument Technicians-Casual


Company : St Vincent's Health Australia


Location : Melbourne, Australia


Created : 2026-02-02


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Description:Join an Organisation where we Serve Something Greater; See Something Greater; and Strive for Something GreaterABOUT YOUR NEW ROLE:St Vincent''s Private Hospital Melbourne - Resource Unit, are seeking experienced Instrument Technicians to join our casual Support Services Team.Make a difference behind the scenes in surgical excellence. Join our dynamic casual team todayAre you an experienced Instrument Technician looking for flexibility, variety, and purpose in your next role? St Vincent''s Private Hospital Melbourne (SVPHM) is currently recruiting for passionate and skilled Instrument Technicians to join our casual Resource Unit team, supporting our Central Sterilising Departments.In this vital role, you will play an essential part in supporting our surgical teams by ensuring the preparation, sterilisation, and availability of consumables and surgical instrumentation needed for safe and effective patient care.You will bring your passion to the role where you will work to support the surgical teams with preoperative preparation of consumables and/or surgical instrumentation required for surgical procedures.WHY WORK FOR SVPHM:You will join a high performing team and a workplace with relationships built on mutual trust and respect. We value our staff and offer professional advancement in a respectful, collaborative and learning environment.Join the St Vincent''s Health Australia Group, and work for a truly values based organisation, who operate across VIC, NSW and QLDSalary packaging available (pay less tax and increase your take home pay)Gain access to discounted gym membership through Fitness PassportOption to join our workplace giving program, Give4GoodA great work life balance with options to purchase additional leaveReceive a staff discount on hospital admissions to any SVHA Private HospitalABOUT YOU:As an outstanding Instrument Technician specialising in surgical setups, you are known for your clear communication, precision, and ability to thrive in a dynamic surgical environment. You take pride in ensuring every detail is accounted for, and you adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of the operating theatre.You''ll bring to the role:A solid understanding of surgical terminology and theatre workflowsProficiency in IT systems to track and identify setup requirementsStrong organisation and time management skills, aligned to surgical schedulesKnowledge of surgical consumables and instrumentation (highly regarded)Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication skills essential to team successFlexibility to work across multiple SVPHM sites, with a reputation for being adaptable and reliableABOUT ST VINCENTS PRIVATE HOSPITAL MELBOURNEOur experienced team of clinical professionals, care givers and support staff are equipped to provide the highest level of therapeutic, medical and surgical services. We work together to ensure patient safety, well-being and recovery. We are a not-for-profit Catholic private hospital which operates across four sites at Fitzroy, East Melbourne, Kew and Werribee.APPLY NOWIf this is the role for you, please hit the APPLY button now Your application must include:Cover LetterResumeWe are committed to equal employment opportunity, ethical practices, the principles of cultural diversity and promote a smoke free work environment.St Vincent''s Health Australia is committed to reconciliation and encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for all advertised positions. For further information, visit or get in contact at REQUIREMENTS:Criminal record and/or child protection checks will be conducted and will form part of the selection criteria for this role.SVPHM has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) in healthcare settings. You are therefore required to comply with the SVHA Staff Health Screening Immunisation Policy, which, depending on the role you perform in the organisation will require you to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).SVHA generally requires its staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Please contact us if you would like to know more.HAVE A QUESTION AND WANT TO KNOW MORE:If you would like to discuss this opportunity please contact Carmen Tocci- Nurse Unit Manager, Resource/Allocations Unit for a confidential discussion.Closing Date:25 February :59pmReconciliation Action Plan:At St Vincent''s we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.For further information, visit or get in contact at View Reconciliation Action PlanCode of Conduct:View Code of Conduct