CSSD Assistant

• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri.
• WHD3 | Health Ancillary Employee Level 3 | $1307.80 to $1342.25 p.w (pro-rata)
• Employment: Part time - Ongoing Permanent - Multiple Positions Available
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Join our team as a CSSD Assistant and play an important role in supporting safe and effective sterilisation services. No prior qualifications are required, with up to 12 months of supervised orientation and on-the-job training provided. You’ll also have the opportunity to undertake training and study towards a Certificate in Sterilising, building valuable skills and a pathway into a rewarding healthcare career.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and support colleagues.
• Good communication, interpersonal and numeracy skills, with a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to use initiative, exercise judgement and meet deadlines.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Understanding of hygiene, infection control, WHS, risk management and customer service principles.

• Current First Aid Certificate.
• Ability to work with limited direction and use initiative.
• Experience or knowledge of perioperative/CSSD environments, sterilising methods and infection control.

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn. Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally giving you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role.
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments.
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety.
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
• Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support
• Join RMCLHN's Corporate and Administration Professionals Team (video)

SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
• Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Riverland General Hospital Nursing Team
Position: Riverland General Hospital Nursing
Phone: 85802404
E-mail: Health.CHSARGHNurseRecruitment@sa.gov.au

02 November 2026 - 11.55PM

WHD3 - CSSD Attendant - Role Description.pdf

About Berri Factsheet (Digital Version).pdf

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Advertised: 19 Oct 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time
Applications close: 02 Nov 2026 Cen. Australia Daylight Time

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