Sterilisation Technician (Gde 2) - Fairfield Hospital - Perm FT

NSW Health; Fairfield; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12% superannuation

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading

Flexible work options

Long service leave

Paid maternity and parental leave

Job summary

NSW Health’s Fairfield Hospital is seeking a Sterilisation Technician (Gde 2) to join the Central Sterilising Services Department, supporting clinical teams and ensuring safe, efficient instrument reprocessing. Ideal applicants hold a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services and can reprocess complex surgical instruments and reusable devices, while being reliable, detail‑oriented and team‑focused.

This permanent full‑time role involves rotating shifts and contributing to patient safety, with

Qualifications

• Hold a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services, or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Describe your experience reprocessing complex surgical instruments and reusable medical devices.
• How do you manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and patient safety?

Responsibilities

• Support Central Sterilising Services by reprocessing instruments.
• Maintain quality and patient safety in sterilisation processes.
• Work rotating shifts per hospital schedule.

Skills

Patient safety

Quality focus

Manual handling

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Education

Certificate III in Sterilisation Services

Job description

Sterilisation Technician (Gde 2) - Fairfield Hospital - Perm FT

Fairfield Hospital is seeking a Sterilisation Technician to join our Central Sterilising Services Department, where you will play an integral role in supporting our clinical teams.

Are You the Right Fit?

To succeed in this position, the ideal candidate should bring the following qualities:

Passionate about patient safety and quality

Be able to meet the physical and manual handling requirements of the role

Reliable, organised, detail oriented and team-focused with strong communication skills

Flexible and able to work rotating shifts

Selection Criteria

To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.

Hold a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services, or equivalent recognised qualification.

Describe your experience reprocessing complex surgical instruments and reusable medical devices.

How do you manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and patient safety?

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Position Information

Diversity, Culture & Inclusion

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

• We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact

• We value the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of our workforce and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from Refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.

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More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?

12% superannuation

Salary packaging and novated leasing via

Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)

One extra day off each month for full-time employees

Work-Life Balance

Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)

Paid maternity and parental leave

Generous leave options like long service and carers leave

Grow Your Career

Discounted gym membership through

• Discounted gym membership through

• Fitness Passport

• Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)

• Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance

Additional Information

Child Safe Employment

South Western Sydney 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 implementingthe

• South Western Sydney 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 implementingthe

  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.

Temporary Positions

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