Sterilisation Services Manager - Bega

NSW Health; Bega; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Annual Influenza vaccinations

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District is seeking a Health Manager to lead the sterilisation services in Bega. You will coordinate cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of reusable medical devices, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and standards.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, and team development within a rural NSW context. The successful candidate will oversee resources, drive continuous improvement, and maintain reporting and ICT systems to support service

Qualifications

• Certificate/s or qualifications in Sterilisation Technology (minimum Certificate III).
• Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
• Knowledge of Australian Standards relevant to reprocessing medical devices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of reusable medical devices to meet statutory requirements.
• Demonstrated leadership and management of resources and budgets with a cohesive team.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication skills

Report writing

ICT skills

Education

Certificate III Sterilisation Technology

Tools

Electronic Instrument Management System

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

From a government health authority in Australia

Southern NSW Local Health District 242 subscribers

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1

Location: Bega

Remuneration:$91,326 - $121,497

Hours Per Week:38

Requisition ID:REQ698671

Applications Close: 11 October 2026

Interview Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

Ready to Lead & Shake Things Up? Join Us as Health Manager!

Are you a people person who loves getting stuff DONE? We want YOU to be the captain of our health ship at Bega Sterilization. Help us keep the wheels turning smoothly, support awesome teams, and make a real splash in rural healthcare.

Think you’re up for the challenge? Let’s make health magic happen together! community.

Where you'll be working

Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here – We are Southern .

What you'll be doing

Coordinate and manage all services relating to the cleaning, disinfection and sterilisation of reusable medical devices (including flexible endoscopes) to meet relevant statutory requirements.

• Health and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinations
• A team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyle

1. Certificate/s or qualifications in Sterilisation Technology (minimum Certificate III)
2. Demonstrated experience in managing hospital based sterilising services including a comprehensive knowledge base in sterilisation technology, statutory requirements and governing standards relevant to the reprocessing of reusable medical devices including flexible endoscopy.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of relevant Australian Standards and their application within this role.
4. Demonstrated leadership, team management experience and management of resources and budgets, including the development of a cohesive and effective team.
5. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to prepare reports in relation to reprocessing issues to ensure compliance with statutory documentation requirements.
6. Demonstrated information and communication technology skills including experience with Electronic Instrument Management System/s, Microsoft applications, Word, Excel and Outlook.
7. Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team.

Information for applicants

Southern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.

Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.

If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.au

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.