Field Service Engineer - Steam Steriliser Service Technician, QLD

Device Technologies; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Device Technologies is recruiting a Steam Steriliser Service Technician to maintain and troubleshoot critical sterilisation equipment across Australian healthcare facilities. The role offers ongoing technical training, exposure to industry-leading devices, and opportunities to develop specialised skills in validation services.

You will work under the Service Supervisor, performing preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair while ensuring compliance with relevant standards and delivering

Qualifications

• Current Unrestricted OR Restricted Electrical Licence.
• Minimum 2 years of experience servicing steam sterilisers, washer disinfectors, endoscope reprocessors, laboratory autoclaves, and decontamination equipment.
• Knowledge of CSSD operations and sterilisation processes.
• Familiarity with thermal validation principles and water treatment systems.
• Experience in healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or medical device environments.
• Understanding of AS 5369 and relevant sterilisation standards.

Responsibilities

• Preventative maintenance and repair of steam sterilisers and washer disinfectors.
• Fault finding and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems.
• Equipment installation, commissioning, and validation support.
• Customer training and technical support.
• Preparation of service reports and maintenance documentation.
• Supporting IQ, OQ, and PQ qualification activities.
• Managing spare parts and service inventory.

Skills

CSSD operations

Sterilisation processes

Thermal validation principles

Water treatment systems

PLC-based control systems

Education

Electrical Licence (Unrestricted/Restricted)

Tools

Steam Sterilisers

Washer Disinfectors

Endoscope Reprocessors

Laboratory Autoclaves

Decontamination Equipment

PLC-based control systems

Water treatment systems

Job description

Since 1992, Device Technologies has been dedicated to improving patients’ lives through leading edge technology and services, supplying hospitals and healthcare professionals with high-calibre medical solutions from around the world. Over 30 years, Device Technologies has developed a reputation for the quality, dedicated service and ongoing support provided by our people. With HQ in Sydney, the company continues to grow, representing over 200 trusted brands, and employing over 1000 highly skilled staff located across Australia, New Zealand and Asia.

Geared towards optimal performance, our culture is built on empowering our people to achieve their goals, aligning with wider business objectives. We focus on productivity, continuous improvement, career development and leadership nurturing to foster a superior workforce.

The opportunity…

This is more than a service technician role. It is an opportunity to become a specialist in the maintenance and support of critical healthcare equipment that directly contributes to patient safety and infection prevention.

As a Steam Steriliser Service Technician, you will work with advanced sterilisation and decontamination technologies across hospitals, laboratories, research facilities, and healthcare environments throughout Australia. You will receive ongoing technical training, exposure to industry-leading equipment, and the opportunity to develop highly sought-after skills in healthcare technology and validation services.

Reporting to the Service Supervisor, you will be responsible for:

• Preventative maintenance and repair of steam sterilisers and washer disinfectors
• Fault finding and troubleshooting of electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and control systems
• Equipment installation, commissioning, and validation support
• Customer training and technical support
• Preparation of service reports and maintenance documentation
• Supporting IQ, OQ, and PQ qualification activities
• Managing spare parts and service inventory

About you...

At Device Technologies, we succeed through our commitment to five key values:

Delivering Innovation - We constantly seek new ideas, technologies, and approaches to meet evolving customer needs and market demands. Through our innovation we continually adapt and transform for our people, our customers and our future success.

Seeking Collaboration - By embracing collaboration we tap into diverse perspectives, skills, and resources to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and achieve common goals.

Taking Ownership - We embrace accountability and initiative. It fosters trust, collaboration, and empowers our people to drive success through proactive responsibility.

Practising Good Business - We strive to embody integrity, responsibility, and sustainability. It involves ethical conduct, transparency, and a commitment to social and environmental stewardship.

Championing the Customer - By placing customers at the heart of decision-making and operations, we enhance experiences, foster loyalty, and collectively strive to improve patient outcomes.

Our ideal candidate for this role aligns with these values.

Experience required:

• Current Unrestricted OR Restricted Electrical Licence.
• Minimum 2 years of experience servicing:
  • Steam Sterilisers
  • Washer Disinfectors
  • Endoscope Reprocessors
  • Laboratory Autoclaves
  • Decontamination Equipment
• Knowledge of:
  • CSSD operations
  • Sterilisation processes
  • Thermal validation principles
  • Water treatment systems
  • PLC-based control systems
• Experience working in healthcare, pharmaceutical, laboratory, or medical device environments.
• Understanding of AS 5369 and relevant sterilisation standards.

At Device Technologies, we are motivated by the opportunity our equipment provides to change people’s lives. We have a clear vision to ensure all our people feel valued and respected, can be themselves and can flourish as contributors to the success of our business.

Our promise is all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, disability, age and all the other wonderful characteristics that make us different.

Please note: Device Technologies will undertake pre-employment checks via our accredited background check provider for the successful candidate to ensure that Device Technologies is meeting legislative obligations and the information a candidate provides is accurate. For all roles, an offer of employment will be subject to the following pre-employment checks: identity check, reference checks, right to work in location (checks for visa holders), police integrity. By proceeding and applying for the role, you acknowledge our hiring process and agree to undertake the required pre-employment checks if successful.

It is also a mandatory requirement for certain roles within our organisation, where the successful applicant may be required to present certifications and/or vaccinations status as per role requirements. Evidence of certificates or vaccination status will be requested during the interview process by management to qualify fit for role and prior to any offer.