Sterilisation Technician Grade 1/2

NSW Health; Cumberland; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Supportive workplace

Career development

Sterilisation tech exposure

Quality improvement culture

Cross-setting experience

Job summary

NSW Health's Auburn District Hospital is seeking a Sterilisation Technician to reprocess, sterilise and distribute reusable medical devices, ensuring instruments are safe and ready for patient care in a fast-paced setting.

You will work with clinical teams to meet Australian Standards and infection control requirements, maintain documentation, and operate washers, sterilising equipment and related processes while pursuing competency development within a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate in sterilising services and experience in a hospital sterilising services department (1+ year).
• Knowledge of infection control requirements and AS/NZS 4187/ISO in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Reprocess, sterilise and distribute reusable medical devices and instrument sets.
• Operate washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, steam/plasma sterilisers and heat sealers.

Skills

Infection control

Communication

Teamwork

WH&S

Physical ability

Education

Certificate in sterilising services

Job description

Join a vital team supporting safe patient care every day

Develop specialist skills in sterilisation and instrument reprocessing

Diverse shift opportunities across a leading health service

Ensure every instrument is safe, sterile and ready for patient care. Build your skills in medical device reprocessing while supporting clinical teams in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time

Position Classification:Sterilisation Technician Grade 1 / 2

Remuneration:$66,939.36 - $76,206.80 per annum

Hours Per Week:38

Location: Auburn District Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Sterilising Services Department at Auburn District Hospital, where you'll play an essential role in supporting clinical services and delivering safe, high-quality patient care. Working within a collaborative and customer-focused team, you'll contribute to infection prevention and patient safety while developing valuable technical skills within a modern healthcare environment.

Our team offers:

• A supportive and inclusive workplace focused on teamwork and respect
• Opportunities for ongoing learning, competency development and career growth
• Exposure to advanced sterilisation technologies and equipment
• A commitment to quality improvement, innovation and patient-centred care
• The chance to work across a variety of healthcare settings within Western Sydney Local Health District

What you'll be doing

As a Sterilisation Technician, you will be responsible for the reprocessing, sterilisation and distribution of reusable medical devices and equipment to support safe patient care. You will work closely with clinical teams to ensure instruments are processed, documented and delivered in accordance with Australian Standards, infection control requirements and departmental procedures.

Key responsibilities include:

• Collecting, cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packaging and sterilising reusable medical devices and instrument sets
• Operating and monitoring sterilising equipment including washer disinfectors, ultrasonic cleaners, steam and plasma sterilisers, and heat sealers
• Maintaining accurate documentation and quality assurance records in compliance with AS/NZS 4187 and departmental requirements
• Prioritising workloads to meet changing clinical demands and urgent processing requirements while providing excellent customer service
• Participating in mandatory education, competency assessments, quality improvement initiatives and workplace health and safety activities

Selection Criteria

1. Certificate in sterilising services and experience in working in a Hospital Sterilising services department one year or more
2. Sound understanding and Knowledge of infection Control requirements , Standards AS/NZ 4187 and ISO in a health care setting
3. Demonstrated communication skills – including Verbal, Written and interpersonal abilities
4. Ability to work collaboratively within a team and busy environment with changing priorities and work demands
5. Knowledge and understanding of WH&S legislation and Manual handling techniques to maintain safety in the workplace
6. Physically capable of performing all duties-including chemical handling, Biological hazards, Standing for long periods, lifting pushing and pulling loads

Requisition ID: REQ675950

Applications Close: 11th October 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.