CSSD Manager

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care (SJGHC) is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 26 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,300 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

We are seeking an experienced CSSD Manager to lead the establishment and ongoing management of the Central Sterile Services Department within a newly constructed, St John of God Midland Private hospital. Designed with the latest facilities and technology, this is a rare opportunity which will allow you to be involved from the very beginning, shaping the service, contributing to commissioning and opening activities, and embedding best‑practice processes and culture from the ground up. You will provide visible and inspiring leadership, develop and support your caregiving team, responsibly manage resources, and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, while championing the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.

To succeed in this role, you will hold an approved Certificate in Sterilisation Technology or be a registered nurse with AHPRA, supported by recent leadership or management experience within a CSSD environment. You will demonstrate a high level of expertise in contemporary sterilisation technologies, Australian Standards and infection control principles, alongside strong leadership, communication and problem‑solving skills. A commitment to quality improvement and hospital accreditation, sound knowledge of relevant legislative and safety obligations, and well‑developed analytical, report‑writing and computer system skills are essential.

Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

About the new Midland Private Hospital

• A brand-new purpose-built state-of-the-art facility, currently under construction, located just 300 metres from the St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals Campus.
• A comprehensive range of medical and surgical services, with interventional cardiology being offered for the first time in the region
• The hospital will feature:
  • 96 overnight inpatient beds, including a six-bed critical care/high dependency unit.
  • 33-bed/chair short stay and day procedure unit
  • Eight operating theatres.
  • A cardiac/vascular catheter laboratory

We can offer you

• $103,033 - $114,732 per annum, plus 12% superannuation
• Permanent Full-Time position
• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
  • Novated leasing 
  • work related expenses
  • self-education and
  • additional superannuation
• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave and well-being programs
• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards and discounts

At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being.

Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.