Please note: Effective 1 July 2026,
the HSO salary rates will increase. The advertised salary range for
this position will be updated to $94,666 - $100,024 p.a pro rata
(plus 12% superannuation)
Working at Bunbury Regional
Hospital
Australia’s South West – Destination
Bunbury
This vacancy is available as a Permanent or
Fixed Term appointment at various hours per fortnight. Fixed Term
includes the possibility of extension(s) and/or
permanency.
Position Profile: The
Team Leader – Sterilisation Services is responsible for ensuring
the safe, effective and efficient operation of the Sterilisation
Services Department (SSD), including the decontamination,
disinfection and sterilisation of reusable medical and surgical
instruments and equipment. The role provides day-to-day operational
leadership, including supervision, coordination and development of
staff, ensuring compliance with relevant standards, policies and
infection control requirements. The position also supports
continuous quality improvement, staff capability development and
the maintenance of a safe and high-performing work
environment.
Eligibility to Apply: To be
eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa
(for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen,
permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in
Australia (for permanent appointments).
Other Conditions: WA Health
engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health
policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records
screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment
process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and
integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working
with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment
health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity
and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that
adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant
but will be considered as part of the appointment
process.
Please note this recruitment process requires
completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).
Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is
conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform
the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA
will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see
the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to
fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar"
vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this,
should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised
vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected
from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period
of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses
the recruitment decision.
Area Profile:
The South West is located in the southern-western corner of
Australia and covers an area of nearly 24,000 square kilometres. It
is Western Australia’s most popular tourist destination and has
unique biodiversity and a rich natural environment. The Regional
Health Service offers two (2) main health facilities at Bunbury and
Busselton. The Health Service is also widely supported with a
network of smaller hospitals and Multi-Purpose Service (MPS) sites
at: Augusta, Boyup Brook, Bridgetown, Collie, Donnybrook, Harvey,
Margaret River, Nannup, Northcliffe, Pemberton and
Warren.
Employee
Benefits: In addition to the great salary our
employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in
line with operational requirements):
- 12% employer contributed
superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further
information on superannuation
click here
- Access to generous salary
packaging arrangements
- Professional Development
Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working
arrangements
- Flexible leave
arrangements
- Other professional and
location based allowances
We are committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive workforce where every employee feels valued and
empowered. We believe that a diverse team brings unique
perspectives and drives innovation to meet our community’s needs.
We welcome applicants of all backgrounds and experiences to join us
in shaping a more equitable future and as a measure to achieve
equality, under sections 51, 66R and 66ZP of the Equal Opportunity
Act 1984, encourage applications from people living with a
disability, Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds, women and youth (24 years of
age and under).
Selection
Criteria: Please see the attached Job Description
Form (JDF) to review the Work
Related Requirements to be addressed in your
application. (available online at www.jobs.health.wa.gov.au).
For Further Job Related
Information: We encourage you to contact Jeanette
Nairn on 08 9722 1255.
If you experience difficulties while applying
online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate
assistance during business hours.
How to Apply
If this role is what you are looking for,
apply online by clicking the ‘Apply for
Job’ button at the bottom of this page and
provide:
- A cover letter of
2-3 pages addressing each of the Work Related Requirements outlined in
the attached JDF,
- A current resume
or CV that clearly shows your experience relevant to this
role,
- The names and
contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferable
for one to be your current supervisor or
manager
These documents should be complete and ready
to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow
sufficient time to complete the online application process as you
will be required to answer various questions and attach your
documentation.
Lodgement is system generated. Any
submissions on, or after, 4:00pm will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE
CONSIDERED
