Alfred Health
Alfred Health is a leader in health care delivery, improvement, research and education. We are the main provider of health services to people living in the inner southeast suburbs of Melbourne, from ambulatory to inpatient and home and community-based services.
- Permanent position
- Full time (76 hours per fortnight)
- Alfred Health location
- Great staff benefits!
The Department
The Sterilising Services Department (SSD) at Alfred Health plays a critical role in supporting safe and efficient surgical and procedural care. Operating across The Alfred, Alfred Centre and Sandringham hospitals, the department ensures the highest standards in the reprocessing of surgical instruments and equipment. SSD works in close collaboration with operating theatres, procedural areas, and infection prevention teams to maintain compliance with national standards, accreditation requirements, and organisational safety objectives.
The SSD is a dynamic and continually evolving team, committed to meeting growing complexity and demand, while strengthening integration with clinical services to deliver excellence in patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Sterilising Services Department Manager to lead our SSD team and drive operational, quality, and safety outcomes. The successful candidate will bring proven leadership in a clinical or technical environment, with the ability to manage a diverse workforce and foster a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
The Manager will be responsible for:
- Overseeing the day-to-day operations and strategic direction of the SSD across multiple sites
- Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, legislation, and accreditation requirements
- Strengthening integration with theatre and procedural services to support patient flow and clinical outcomes
- Leading staff development, education, and performance management
- Managing financial, human, and material resources effectively and sustainably
We welcome applications from candidates with either a nursing background (Registered Nurse with relevant leadership experience) or sterilising services expertise (Certificate IV in Sterilising Services or equivalent), who are committed to driving excellence in reprocessing services.
Qualifications and Experience Required
- Current Registered Nurse Division 1 registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia via AHPRA and/or
- Certificate IV in Sterilising Services or equivalent
- Extensive relevant clinical or leadership experience in acute care or Sterilising Services (or equivalent reprocessing environment)
- Postgraduate qualifications in management or working towards an equivalent qualification
- Current and satisfactory Police Check
- Current and satisfactory Working With Children Check
Staff Benefits
- Salary packaging & novated leasing through Maxxia
- Flexible health insurance coverage through HCF Health Insurance
- Onsite car & bike parking opportunities, deducted pre-tax!!
- Fantastic onsite fitness facilities at The Alfred through ProSport health and fitness
- Childcare services at The Alfred managed by KU Children’s Services
For enquiries regarding this position, please contact Karen MacMillan, Deputy Director of Operations and Nursing Surgical Services - K.Macmillan@alfred.org.au
Applications close 11pm AEST, Sunday 24th August 2025.
Alfred Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged.
In accordance with the Health Services Amendment (Mandatory Vaccination of Healthcare Workers) Act 2020, health care workers in Category A or B roles (as determined by the department’s risk ratings) are required to be vaccinated against influenza or hold an acceptable medical exemption.
Website: www.alfredhealth.org.au