Instrument Technician (Theatre)

Latrobe Regional Health is a leading provider of health care services across the Gippsland Region

About the role

Are you an Instrument Technician seeking a diverse role at a leading regional health service? Join the Central Sterilisation Services department at Latrobe Regional Health, where a ‘world of opportunities awaits'.

Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is currently seeking a dedicated Instrument Technician from Grade 1 to Grade 5 on either an ongoing, full-time or part-time basis. 

Our Instrument Technicians efficiently and effectively receive, decontaminate, assemble, sterilise and package reusable medical devices at the highest standard working autonomously or under supervision of a Grade 5 Instrument Technician or Manager. In addition, transporting of reusable medical devices throughout the hospital, our Instrument Technicians endeavour to provide efficient, optimum quality, safe and professional services to patients and stakeholders in a patient focused environment through effective and committed teamwork in a safe working environment.

About you

Ideal candidates for this role will have:

• Willingness to complete or have completed Certificate IV Health Sterilising Services (HLT47015) or equivalent. 
• Demonstrated ongoing professional development through attendance to relevant short courses and education programs.
• Ability to work within a patient centred team environment.
• Ability to undertake work of a general nature such as instrument reprocessing, understanding of validation protocol and infection control processes. 
• Willingness and ability to work under direct supervision. 
• Excellent time management skills.
• Performance of Central Sterilisation Services tasks quickly, efficiently and effectively. 
• Ability to work autonomously (Grade 3-5)
   

Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:

• Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
• Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
• Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
• Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
• A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
• Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.
   

Interested about this exciting opportunity, but want more information? We encourage you to contact Ramon Munnich, Theatre Technician & CSSD Manager on (03) 5173 5135 or via email: Ramon.Munnich@lrh.com.au or Stacey Jackson, Senior Instrument Technician on (03) 5173 8655 or via email: Stacey.Jackson@lrh.com.au for a confidential discussion. Please click here for a copy of the Instrument Technician (Grade 1) Position Description. . 
For a copy of the Position Description for Instrument Technician Grade 2 or above, please email Ramon or Stacey. 

About us

Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes. With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.

LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services. Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria. LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation. Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.

Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion recently completed, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.

How to apply

Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families. Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website: www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey by submitting your application. All applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.

Applications close: 29th August 2025

Explore all the great things happening at LRH by visiting our Careers and Training page of our website www.lrh.com.au/Careers-and-Training/ and take the next step in your career journey.

Before commencement, the successful applicant will

Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.

Diversity and inclusion

We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted on via email on AboriginalHealthUnit@lrh.com.au