The Central Sterilisation Supply Department (CSSD) at Western Health is seeking a highly motivated and suitably qualified person to join our leadership team as a CSSD Manager.

The CSSD is responsible for the reprocessing of reusable medical devices across  6 campuses, which includes supporting the Endoscopy departments.

The CSSD Manager’s role will be pivotal in supporting the operation of these dynamic departments. 

This is a full-time, ongoing position.

To be Successful in this Role, you will:

• Possess a relevant Post Graduate qualification or relevant clinical experience
• Demonstrate effective management skills appropriate for a manager’s role
• Demonstrate effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Possess well developed interpersonal skills including conflict resolution strategies
• Possess a knowledge of relevant standards, legislation, policies and human resource procedures
• Have a commitment to ongoing education and learning.
• Have a willingness to learn and support a growing team across multiple campuses.
• Have good computer skills
• Have a commitment to maintaining high quality standards to support safe patient care
• Support the recruitment process and retention of staff
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, able to multi task
• Be innovative, resourceful and adaptable to change

About Us

Our workforce of over 12,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.

Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.

Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:

• Professional development support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Work-life balance

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.