Sterilisation Technician (Grade 1) - Operating Suite
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time (38 hours per week)
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 1
Remuneration: $61,889 - $65,956 per annum + Annual Leave Loading + Superannuation
Location: Canterbury Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ621527
Protecting Patients Through Sterile Excellence. Join our friendly Team today!
About the Role
Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. Since opening in 1929 our hospital continues to grow to meet the changing needs of our community and incorporate new models of care.
Reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices (RMD's) used in a health services organisation (HSO) in a hospital setting working in a sterilisation department adhering to AS5369 2023. Sydney Local Health District's vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies.
For more information, please view the Position Description
Ideal Candidate
- Ability to work within a multi-disciplinary working group.
- Willing to undertake an accredited sterilisation certificate within 2 years.
Previous experience of working in a hospital based sterilising unit.
Please note, candidates need the ability to work a 7 day rotating roster.
Benefits and Perks!
- Accrued Day Off each month, paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families
Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries, please contact Maryanne McCaighy on (02) 9513 2194 or via email at maryanne.mccaighy@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day, apply now!
Applications Close: 30 November 2025
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