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 rapid-paced healthcare environment.
Employment Type:PermanentFull Time
Position Classification:Sterilisation Technician Grade 1 / 2
Remuneration:$66,****** - $76,****** 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 **** 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
Certificate in sterilising services and experience in working in a Hospital Sterilising services department one year or more
Sound understanding and Knowledge of infection Control requirements , Standards AS/NZ **** and ISO in a health care setting
Demonstrated communication skills – including Verbal, Written and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work collaboratively within a team and busy environment with changing priorities and work demands
Knowledge and understanding of WH&S; legislation and Manual handling techniques to maintain safety in the workplace
Physically capable of performing all duties-including chemical handling, Biological hazards, Standing for long periods, lifting pushing and pulling loads
Requisition ID: REQ******
Applications Close: 11th October ****
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.
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Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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📌 Sterilisation Technician Grade 1/2 (New South Wales)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 New South Wales