Sterilization Technician

Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA); Australia; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900 per FBT year

Gym membership discounts

Health insurance discounts

Options to purchase additional leave

Workplace giving program

Job summary

St Vincent’s Health Australia is seeking a highly motivated Sterilising Technician to join their supportive team. This role involves overseeing and coordinating sterilising services that meet both Australian and international standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Sterilising Technology Certificate III and strong communication skills. Employees benefit from salary packaging, discounts, and options for additional leave, fostering a balanced work-life culture.

Qualifications

• Preferred Sterilising Technology Certificate III from NSW TAFE.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well both in a team and independently.
• Understanding of Quality Improvement and Work Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and coordinate day-to-day sterilising services.
• Ensure compliance with Australian and international standards.
• Adhere to policies and procedures of SVHS and SVHA.

Skills

Sterilising Technology Certificate III

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Teamwork

Quality Improvement awareness

Job description

Job Description:

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated Sterilising Technician with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team in the SSD department. We are seeking suitably qualified personnel to fill this position where the successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects required to service all sterile equipment used directly for patient care. The position involves participation in a rotating roster including morning and afternoon shifts and occasionally weekends.

• Overseeing the operations and coordinates the day-to-day sterilising services at SVPCHG is provided in line with all relevant Australian and International standards, in keeping with the philosophy, mission and values of St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney.
• Ensuring all sterilising services is delivered within the scope of practice of the sterilising technician and by adhering to policies and procedures of SVPHS and St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA).

What you look from you

• Sterilising Technology Certificate III from NSW TAFE (preferred not essential)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team environment and individually.
• Awareness of Quality Improvement and Work Health & Safety.

Why work at St Vincent’s?

• Salary packaging of up to $15,900 per FBT year (pay less tax and increase your take‑home pay), with increased benefits for full‑time employees such as reductions to rent or mortgage payments, vehicle leasing, and a meal entertainment card up to $2,600 a year.
• Discounts including gym memberships through Fitness Passport, health insurance, onsite pharmacy.
• Options to purchase additional leave in support of work‑life balance.
• Opportunity to join our workplace giving program, Give4Good.

About St Vincent’s Private Community Hospital Griffith

• A modern medical & surgical hospital, 20 in‑patient beds and 3 state‑of‑the‑art operating theatres.
• Established to provide access to excellent health services closer to home for our regional community.
• Over 85 employees, providing compassionate & professional care for our patients & their families.
• Onsite training facility, The Murrumbidgee Clinical Teaching and Learning Centre and onsite consulting suites that support the provision of services for our 30 Visiting Medical specialists.
• Convenient location close to cafes, restaurants, and public transport.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre‑employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role‑required pre‑employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

Please submit your resume. A cover letter is welcome but not required.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.