Casual Sterilisation Technician
Employment Type: Casual
Position Classification: Sterilisation Tech Grade 1
Remuneration: 64364.88 - 68594.99
Location: Manning Base Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ619866
Closing Date: 11th December 2025
"Build a career in sterile services excellence"
About Us
Manning Base Hospital is a vibrant and expanding regional facility serving the communities of Taree, Forster, Tuncurry and surrounding areas. Following a $140 million redevelopment—with a further $40 million planned—the hospital continues to grow as a hub of healthcare excellence. With 180 beds and a diverse range of specialties, you will be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team delivering high-quality care across emergency and elective services.
About the Role
As a Sterilisation Technician, you will play a vital role in maintaining patient and staff safety by ensuring reusable medical instruments are cleaned, disinfected, sterilised and prepared for use to the highest standard.
In this physically demanding and highly responsible role, you will contribute directly to infection prevention and the smooth functioning of the operating theatres and Central Sterilising Department.
Your daily responsibilities include:
• Working across both the Central Sterilising Department (CSD) and operating theatres
• Cleaning, inspecting, assembling and sterilising surgical instruments and endoscopes
• Collaborating closely with theatre and sterilisation teams to maintain safe, efficient workflows
• Participating in rotating rosters, including weekends and public holidays
• Engaging in ongoing professional development, with support to attend workshops and conferences relevant to sterilisation practice
Every shift you work contributes to safer surgery, better patient outcomes, and the overall excellence of clinical care at Manning Base Hospital.
About You
You are an enthusiastic and reliable team player who enjoys working in a fast-paced hospital environment and understands the critical importance of infection control. You take pride in producing work of the highest standard, are physically fit, and are committed to learning and professional growth.
You will have:
• Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (or be currently undertaking the qualification or willing to obtain it within 12 months)
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• High attention to detail and adherence to safety and infection-control procedures
• The physical capability to meet the demands of a manual role
• A commitment to ongoing training and development
Why Join us
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging – up to $11,600 + novated leasing options
- Fitness Passport – discounted gym memberships for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and their families
- Opportunities to collaborate with diverse clinical and non-clinical teams
- A commitment to sustainable healthcare and cultural respect
Additional Information
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
- Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
- This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
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.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
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