Dental Instrument Sterilisation Technician

The University of Western Australia; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Sterilisation Technician to join the Oral Health Centre of WA on a full-time fixed-term basis for 12 months, commencing January 2027.

You will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising reusable dental instruments and medical devices, operating sterilisation equipment, maintaining documentation, and preparing instrument trays for clinical use, contributing to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of relevant experience in a sterilisation unit.
• Experience in disinfection and sterilisation of reusable medical devices in healthcare.
• Knowledge of infection control principles and AS/NZS 5369:2023.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect and sterilise reusable dental instruments and medical devices to minimise cross‑infection.
• Operate, test and validate sterilisation equipment; maintain documentation; identify faults.
• Inspect, assemble and prepare instrument trays for clinical use; support staff and quality improvement.

Skills

Sterilisation

Infection control

Communication

Tools

Sterilisation equipment

Job description

The University of Western Australia is seeking a Sterilisation Technician to join the Oral Health Centre of WA on a full-time fixed-term basis for 12 months, commencing January 2027.

You will be responsible for cleaning, disinfecting and sterilising reusable dental instruments and medical devices, operating sterilisation equipment, maintaining documentation, and preparing instrument trays for clinical use, contributing to safety and quality.