Sterilisation Technician - Bega

NSW Health; Bega; On-site; AUD 69,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Bega is seeking a Sterilisation Technician to join our team. The role focuses on the thorough cleaning, sterilisation, storage and disinfection of reusable medical instruments to support safe patient care and infection prevention.

The successful candidate will work in a large team under routine supervision, holding a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (or working towards it) and will contribute to high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Certificate III completed or in progress (enables appointment to Grade 2)
• Physically capable of standing for long periods and lifting/pushing/pulling
• Demonstrated interpersonal written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to follow directions from management and work independently under routine supervision
• Ability to relate well to others and work effectively as a team
• Ability to apply a problem solving approach to work tasks

Responsibilities

• Prepare, sterilise, store and thermally disinfect reusable medical and surgical instruments and equipment
• Work within a large team under routine supervision
• Maintain highest standards of infection prevention and control

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Teamwork

Follow directions

Problem solving

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Sterilisation Tech Gde 2
Location: Bega
Remuneration:$72,968.60 - $76,206.80
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ707748
ApplicationClose: 22 November 2026
Interviews Details: Scheduled within 10 days of closing

About the service

Sterilising Technician – Make a real difference behind the scenes
Join Bega as a Sterilising Technician and play a crucial role in ensuring all surgical instruments and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sterilised to the highest standards. Your work helps protect patients and staff by maintaining a safe, infection-free environment.
If you take pride in precision and want to be an essential part of patient care, we want to hear from you!

What you'll be doing

The Sterilisation Technician is primarily responsible for the preparation, sterilisation, storage and thermal disinfection of reusable medical & surgical instruments and equipment to prevent the transmission of infection, working within a large team under routine supervision.

Selection Criteria

• Completion of a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services at TAFE, or equivalent (enables appointment to Grade 2) or working towards completion of a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services at TAFE or equivalent (enables appointment at Grade 1, and on supply of completed Cert III, incumbent will move to a Grade 2)
• Physically capable of carrying out all duties standing for long periods, lifting pushing and pulling loads, as outlined in the Job Demands Checklist for this role.
• Demonstrated interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow directions from line management and senior staff and work independently under routine supervision.
• Ability to relate well to others and work effectively as a member of a team.
• Ability to apply a problem solving approach to work tasks.

Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directivePD2024_015.All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.

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 **************@health.nsw.gov.au 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