Assistant in Nursing (Sterilisation Technician)

Queensland Health; Gladstone Regional; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development and E

Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Queensland Health is seeking an Assistant in Nursing (Sterilisation Technician) to support sterilisation, infection control and perioperative services at Gladstone Hospital. You will assist with supplies, maintain a safe environment and contribute to efficient surgical care.

The role requires a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services and a proactive, reliable team player who communicates well and pays attention to detail in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must have Certificate III in Sterilisation Services with evidence-based skills.
• Demonstrates safe, respectful, high-quality patient care.
• Works collaboratively and adapts to change.
• Communicates promptly and professionally with patients, carers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and effective delivery of sterilisation processes.
• Undertake delegated tasks, follow standard procedures and contribute to infection prevention.
• Assist with stock and supply management, complete delegated procedures and report incidents.
• Participate in education and ongoing learning and development.

Skills

Infection prevention

Stock & supply management

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Job description

Assistant in Nursing (Sterilisation Technician)

Are you ready to kickstart your Nursing career? Join CQ Health and become part of the team behind safe, effective surgical care. You’ll play a hands‑on role in sterilisation, infection prevention and keeping essential perioperative services running smoothly. From preparing and managing supplies to following critical procedures and supporting a safe healthcare environment, your work matters every day.
If you’re reliable, adaptable, communicate well and take pride in getting the details right, we want to hear from you! Got your Certificate III in Sterilisation Services? This is your chance to put it to work!

About us:

Gladstone Hospital is a 70-bed facility providing a broad mix of general, specialist, inpatient, outpatient and community services across the region. Its Perioperative Unit is a key part of the hospital's surgical services, with two operating theatres and a procedure room supporting both elective and emergency surgery.

The unit also provides Day Surgery, Pre-Anaesthetic Clinic and Central Sterilising Services, delivering care across a varied surgical caseload. The Perioperative team is committed to high-quality, evidence-based patient care, with clinical standards supported by ongoing research and the continual development of best-practice approaches.

About the role:

• Strong focus on supporting the safe and effective delivery of sterilisation processes.
• Undertake delegated tasks, follow standard procedures and contribute to infection prevention, sterilisation and maintaining a safe healthcare environment.
• Assist with stock and supply management, complete delegated procedures, follow organisational protocols and report incidents to support safe practice.
• Participate in education, maintain ongoing learning and development, and contribute to relevant evaluation and research activities.

About you:

• Certificate III in Sterilisation Services is mandatory, with sound evidence-based skills appropriate to your level of practice.
• Provides safe, respectful and high-quality care, with strong attention to patients' basic needs and wellbeing.
• Works collaboratively, adapts to change and builds positive working relationships across the team.
• Communicates promptly, accurately and respectfully with patients, carers and colleagues, using negotiation skills to manage challenging situations.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $56,798 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $38.11 - $39.22 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 preventive diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Thursday, 17 September 2026

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