Sterilising Technician

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 73,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Sterilisation Technician Level 2 to support safe patient care by reprocessing reusable medical devices for use in clinical settings. You will contribute to a team dedicated to quality, infection prevention and patient safety.

Based at Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, the role involves complex reprocessing, working with various devices, and teaming with clinical staff to meet urgent deadlines.

Qualifications

• Completed Sterilisation Services Certificate III.
• Knowledge of ISO/Australian Standards and Infection Control Guidelines.
• Ability to work in busy healthcare environments and meet tight time frames.

Responsibilities

• Clean, disinfect, inspect, test, pack, sterilise and distribute reusable medical devices.
• Perform complex reprocessing duties with minimal supervision.
• Respond to operating theatre requirements and meet urgent processing deadlines.
• Perform routine testing of sterilising plant and equipment and follow safe work practices.
• Follow relevant Australian Standards and infection control guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Infection control

ISO/Australian Standards knowledge

Education

Sterilisation Services Certificate III

Tools

Sterilising equipment

Job description

Play a vital role in safe, high-quality patient care
Use your technical expertise in medical device reprocessing
Work across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Sterilisation Technician Grade 2
Remuneration:$72,968.59 - $76,206.80 per annum
Hours Per Week:38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)
Location:Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working

Join the Sterilising Services team across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, supporting clinical teams by ensuring reusable medical devices are safely and effectively reprocessed. You will work in a dynamic healthcare environment where quality, infection prevention and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do.

• This is an opportunity to build your expertise in a specialised hospital service while working collaboratively with medical, nursing and operational teams.

• Work across two major hospital campuses within Western Sydney

• Be part of a team committed to patient safety and infection prevention

• Work with a diverse range of medical devices and instrumentation

• Contribute to a supportive environment focused on teamwork and continuous improvement

• Access education, competency development, in-services and mandatory training

What you'll be doing

As a Sterilising Technician Level 2, you will undertake technical reprocessing duties with a high degree of competency and minimal supervision, ensuring medical devices are ready for safe use in patient care.

• Clean, disinfect, inspect, test, pack, sterilise and distribute reusable medical devices

• Perform complex reprocessing duties, prioritising scheduled and urgent work

• Respond to Operating Theatre requirements and meet urgent processing deadlines

• Perform routine testing of sterilising plant and equipment and follow safe work practices

• Work in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, NSW Health requirements, infection control guidelines and departmental procedures

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications: Completed Sterilisation Services Certificate III

Selection Criteria

1. Demonstrated ability to work in busy environment keeping tight time frame

2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment, solve problems, well-developed customer service, oral and written communication skills

3. Knowledge and understanding of ISO / Australian Standards and Infection Control Guidelines

4. Demonstrated experience in processing loan and minimally invasive instruments

5. Able to work rotating roster including different locations

Requisition ID: REQ683220
Applications Close:14 September 2026

Need more information ?

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• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Junuz Djulamerovic at [e-mail]

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/.

Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

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