Sterilisation Team Lead - 24/7 Reprocessing

Sterequip; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterequip, an Australian-owned provider of outsourced sterilisation services, is seeking a Sterilising Team Leader for our state-of-the-art facility in Epping, VIC. You will lead daily operations, ensuring safe, compliant reprocessing of reusable medical devices and driving service excellence.

The role requires a Certificate III/IV in Sterilisation Technology, plus 2+ years in a leadership position within healthcare, with strong communication and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Sterilisation Technology is required.
• Expertise in perioperative instruments and sterilisation/disinfection techniques is required.
• Minimum 2 years Sterilising Team Leader experience is required.
• Strong knowledge of relevant standards, guidelines, and technologies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency and experience with tracking and reporting systems.
• Leadership experience in a high-performance or healthcare environment is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of the sterilising team to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality service delivery.
• Oversee compliance with AS 5369 and participate in quality audits.
• Monitor team performance and produce timely and accurate reports.
• Support a culture of safety in line with Work Health and Safety legislation.
• Work collaboratively across shifts in a 24/7 operation.
• Drive continuous improvement and implement process changes when required.
• Undertake other duties as directed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reporting systems

Education

Sterilisation Technology Cert III/IV

Job description

Sterequip, an Australian-owned provider of outsourced sterilisation services, is seeking a Sterilising Team Leader for our state-of-the-art facility in Epping, VIC. You will lead daily operations, ensuring safe, compliant reprocessing of reusable medical devices and driving service excellence.

The role requires a Certificate III/IV in Sterilisation Technology, plus 2+ years in a leadership position within healthcare, with strong communication and reporting capabilities.