Join our CSSD team at Kurri Kurri Hospital, with training provided to develop your skills in essential sterilisation services.Remuneration: $36.80 - $38.43 per hour + superannuationLocation: Kurri Kurri HospitalEmployment Type: CasualPosition Classification: Sterilisation Tech Grade 2Requisition ID: REQ701450Applications Close: Sunday 24th January 2027Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.Where you’ll be workingJoin the small, dedicated Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD) team at Kurri Kurri Hospital, providing sterilisation services five days a week to support one operating theatre. You’ll play an important role in ensuring surgical instruments and equipment are safely processed and sterile supplies are available to support daily operating lists and patient safety.About the RoleYou will be responsible for the daily operation of the CSSD, including:Cleaning, inspecting, assembling, packaging and sterilising reusable medical instruments and equipment.Monitoring sterilisation equipment and maintaining accurate documentation and traceability.Ensuring compliance with NSW Health policies, infection prevention and control requirements and Australian Standards.Maintaining a clean, organised and safe work setting.Reporting equipment issues or concerns and ensuring sterile supplies are available for operating theatre requirements.You’ll receive a structured orientation and training program, including supernumerary days working alongside experienced staff. Ongoing support,
practical training and competency assessments will help you develop the skills and confidence to perform the role safely and independently.About YouYou are reliable, organised and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to infection prevention, patient safety and high standards of cleanliness.You will also bringThe ability to work independently and collaboratively within a small team.Good communication and time management skills.Flexibility to adapt to changing workloads.The ability to follow procedures accurately and work safely.A willingness to learn and develop specialised skills.Previous CSSD or sterilisation experience will be highly regarded, but is not essential. Training will be provided for a candidate with the right attitude, reliability and commitment.Requirements:Sterilisation Technology Certificate III in health service assistance (sterilisation services) or equivalent qualification and relevant experience in sterilisation services department within a healthcare facility Additional Information:To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.If you are currently employed with HNE Health in a position of the same grade, you may not need to submit an online application to be considered. Please contact the hiring manager to discuss your options first.We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.#J-18808-Ljbffr