CSSD Manager
Mater Group · Townsville Categories · AU
Hospital Administration
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Not yet analysed
Demand80
Career growth70
Healthcare fit72
Remote potential10
5-year outlook
Salaries for CSSD managers in Australia typically range from AUD 90,000 to 120,000 plus superannuation, with potential for growth into broader perioperative or hospital operations leadership roles. Not-for-profit salary packaging adds value.
Clinical license
Not required
Applicant reach
moderate
Seniority
mid
Employment type
–
Date found
2026-09-14
Intelligence details
Why this is worth applying to
Clinicians with perioperative, infection control, or sterile processing experience should consider this role as a strong leadership transition into hospital operations. It offers a clear path to management without direct patient care, leveraging clinical knowledge for quality and safety.
Who should apply
Nurses with perioperative or infection control backgrounds, allied health professionals with sterilization or quality assurance experience, and healthcare professionals seeking a non-clinical leadership role in a hospital setting.
CV angle
Highlight any experience with sterilization standards (AS/NZS 4187), infection prevention, quality audits, team leadership, and process improvement. Emphasize understanding of clinical workflows and patient safety to demonstrate fit for managing a CSSD.
Skills to highlight
- Sterilization standards and compliance
- Infection prevention and control
- Quality assurance and auditing
- Team leadership and staff development
- Operational management
- Process improvement
- Regulatory knowledge (NSQHS, AS/NZS 4187)
Role summary
The CSSD Manager leads the Central Sterile Services Department at Mater Private Hospital Townsville, overseeing sterilization, decontamination, and distribution of medical instruments. This permanent full-time role focuses on operational excellence, compliance with Australian standards, team management, and quality improvement to support patient safety.
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