Field Service Technician, Surgical (Sydney, NSW)

STERIS; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ICP bonus

Car allowance

Fuel card

Laptop

Onboarding & training

Job summary

STERIS in Sydney requires a hands-on technician responsible for maintenance and repair of operating room equipment, including tables, lights, and DOR systems. The role involves travel across the Sydney metropolitan area and occasional regional trips.

You will perform scheduled maintenance, assist with installation and commissioning, diagnose faults, and respond to emergencies. Strong IT skills, reading schematics, and a valid driver's licence are essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in technical maintenance, servicing, and repair.
• 2+ years' fault diagnosis and troubleshooting preferred.
• Understanding of data communications, networking, and fibre optic technologies.
• Ability to work in operating theatres, including during live procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance on operating room equipment.
• Assist with installing and commissioning of new equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out urgent repairs.
• Respond to emergency service calls.
• Manage trunk stock and keep inventory up to date.
• Provide top-tier customer service and technical support.

Skills

Maintenance & repair

Fault diagnosis

Networking

Fibre optics

IT skills

Reading schematics

Driver's licence

Police check

Willingness to travel

After hours

Job description

Position Summary

Do you enjoy working with technology, solving complex technical problems, and making a real difference for customers? We're looking for a motivated, hands-on technician who takes pride in delivering high-quality service and support. This role is ideal for an experienced technician with a background in surgical equipment, including operating tables, surgical lights, and digital integrated operating room (DOR) systems. The position is based in Sydney and involves travel throughout the metropolitan area, with occasional trips to regional locations.

What You Will Do

• Performing scheduled maintenance on operating room equipment.
• Assisting with Installing and commissioning of new equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out urgent repairs.
• Responding to emergency service calls
• Managing your Trunk stock and ensuring inventory is up to date.
• Providing top-tier customer service and technical support

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on experience in technical maintenance, servicing, and repair.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in fault diagnosis and troubleshooting (preferred).
• Understanding of data communications, networking, and fibre optic technologies.
• Ability to work in operating theatres, including during live surgical procedures.
• Strong computer and IT skills.
• Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, wiring diagrams, and schematics.
• Current and valid driver's licence.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Police Check and Working with Children Check.
• Willingness to travel, including to regional and rural locations as required.
• Flexibility to work after hours..

What We Offer

• Competitive salary + Incentive Compensation Plan (ICP) bonus.
• Car allowance, fuel card, company expense card, phone, and laptop.
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing training program
• EPIKS – Comprehensive Engineering Knowledge base support system
• Work-life balance – STERIS assigns you your own sites based on your location, with support to other sites when workload requires.
• Supportive team culture and ongoing personal and professional development.

STERIS is a leading global provider of products and services that support patient care with an emphasis on infection prevention. WE HELP OUR CUSTOMERS CREATE A HEALTHIER AND SAFER WORLD by providing innovative healthcare and life sciences products and services around the globe. For more information, visit www.steris.com.

STERIS strives to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.