Overview
- Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln
- Salary: WHA4 $1,128.60 to $1,140.30 per week / WHA3 $1,106.10 to $1,117.60 per week + Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
- Permanent Full-time position
- Eligibility Open to Everyone
Please note that this position will be filled at either WHA4 or WHA3 classification.
Overview
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is currently seeking dedicated and detail-oriented individual to join the Sterilisation Services team at Port Lincoln Hospital as a CSSD Attendant.
Whether you’re beginning your career in hospital sterilisation (WHA3) or hold a Certificate III in Sterilising Technology and are ready for more responsibility (WHA4), this is your chance to work in a vital support role within a professional perioperative team.
Key Responsibilities
WHA3 CSSD Attendant (Trainee)
- Work under supervision to support sterilisation services across hospital departments.
- Assist in the cleaning, decontamination, and preparation of surgical equipment and instruments.
- Participate in an orientation and training program (up to 12 months).
- Contribute to environmental and equipment cleaning in accordance with infection control policies.
- Develop knowledge in packaging, equipment validation, and stock management.
WHA4 CSSD Attendant (Qualified)
- Work under limited supervision as part of a skilled CSSD team.
- Perform end-to-end sterilisation processes: cleaning, assembly, packaging, sterilising, and dispatch.
- Operate, validate, and troubleshoot sterilisation equipment and machinery.
- Maintain compliance with AS/NZS 4187:2014 and hospital standards.
- Provide guidance to junior staff and assist with on-the-job training.
About You
For WHA3:
- Willingness to learn, follow procedures, and complete structured training.
- Effective teamwork and communication skills.
- Basic computer skills and knowledge of hygiene and infection control principles.
For WHA4:
- Certificate III in Sterilising Technology (mandatory).
- Proven experience in CSSD or perioperative environments.
- Strong knowledge of instruments, sterilising methods, and safety requirements.
- Able to work independently, identify faults, and provide support to other staff.
About Us
With its ancient outback landscapes, boutique vineyards, oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, Eyre and Far North will inspire and energise you.
The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) is responsible for the planning and delivery of hospital and health services over 337,626 square kilometres, taking in the Eyre Peninsula, western part of South Australia and north to Coober Pedy. We are one of the largest LHNs by area in Australia and communities include Ceduna, Cleve, Coober Pedy, Cowell, Cummins, Elliston, Kimba, Oodnadatta, Port Lincoln, Streaky Bay, Tumby Bay and Wudinna.
Services include acute care, medical, accident and emergency, surgery, birthing and midwifery, specialist consultancy, renal dialysis, chemotherapy, transfusions, rehabilitation, residential and community aged care, respite care, transitional care packages, Aboriginal health, mental health, allied health, community health, community nursing, palliative care, community home support packages and home modifications.
Click here to learn more about living and working in Eyre and Far North Local Health Network.
Why Join Us
- Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
- Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation and leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers – Relocation support.
- Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.
Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- 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 (direct contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 901743
Enquiries
Jacqueline Ogilvy
Position: Nurse Manager
Phone: 86832054
E-mail: Jacqueline.Ogilvy@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
9 July 2025 – 2 week close – 11.55PM
Refer to the SA Health Career Website – How to apply for further information.
Attachments
901743 – WHA3 – CSSD – Port Lincoln Theatre – Role Description.pdf
901743 – WHA4 – CSSD Attendant – Port Lincoln – Role Description.pdf
Australian applicant guidelines
International applicant guidelines
For further information and to apply visit www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers and search for Job Ref: 901743