Are you a seasoned Registered Nurse with senior level experience in Sterilisation or Reprocessing? Step into this brand-new position and shape the future of Reusable Medical Devices for a more sustainable health service!

This role provides advanced clinical leadership and expertise in the reprocessing of reusable medical devices across CQ Health. It ensures compliance with the AS5369 Standard in all relevant departments, including sterilisation, endoscopy, oral health, cardiac, and maternity services. Additionally, the role collaborates with non-clinical units like Infrastructure, Supply, Procurement, and Maintenance to ensure the infrastructure and water quality support safe and effective device reprocessing.

Do you have what we’re looking for? Submit your application to be considered for this exciting new opportunity!

Job details

About us:

CQ Health provides public health services across Central Queensland, in hospitals and in the community. CQ Health is a statutory body governed by our Board. We serve a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and employ more than 3,700 staff, treating more than 700,000 patients each year. The health service has a diverse geographic footprint, ranging from regional cities to remote townships in the west and beachside communities along the coast.

About the role:

The purpose of this role is to provide advanced clinical leadership and clinical expertise relevant to the speciality of Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices across Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS), including the compliance of infrastructure to support this. This role is key to maintain compliance to AS5369 Standard across CQHHS, including all Central Sterilising Departments (CSDs), endoscopy services, oral health services, cardiac investigations, maternity services and any other areas that use and reprocess reusable medical devices.

About you:

• Current nursing registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
  • Certificate III in Sterilisation (from an approved training organisation based on nationally accredited competencies or equivalent).
  • Gastroenterological Nurses College of Australasia (GENCA) endoscopy reprocessing training (or willingness to undertake and complete the requirements upon commencement).
• Certificate IV Training and Assessment (from an approved training organisation based on nationally accredited competencies or equivalent).
  • Extensive experience working in an Infection Prevention and Control senior nursing role.
  • Relevant postgraduate qualification in Infection Prevention and Control.
  • Credentialed status (or willingness to undertake and complete the requirements) with the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control.
  • Working knowledge of a range of software packages used in the clinical and management environment, including the Microsoft Windows, Excel, Access, Matrix and Power Point.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $164,212 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $66.85 - $72.58 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5I658841

Applications close: Thursday, 18 September 2025

#Rockhampton #CentralQueensland

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• RK5I658841 - CNC Reprocessing (PDF, 347KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants