Sterilisation Technician Supervisor

About the Role - Sterilisation Technician Supervisor

An exciting leadership opportunity awaits for a Sterilisation Technician Supervisor within the Sterilisation Department at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the seamless delivery of sterile instruments and equipment across theatres, wards, allied health, and external services—ensuring the highest standards of safety, precision, and efficiency.

You will lead end-to-end sterilisation operations, from decontamination through to distribution, ensuring timely instrument turnaround aligned with surgical demands. As a hands-on leader, you will supervise and mentor a dedicated CSSD team, coordinate daily workflows, and champion staff development.

Working closely with key stakeholders, you will manage equipment performance, maintain accurate tracking systems, and ensure compliance with stringent quality and infection control standards. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, driving innovation in workflow optimisation, equipment upgrades, and service excellence.

Reporting Line: Reports directly to the Nurse Unit Manager / Perioperative Services Manager.

Location - Armidale Rural Referral Hospital Operating Theatres

Located in the vibrant regional hub of Armidale, the Operating Theatres at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital deliver vital, high-quality surgical and critical care services to the local community and surrounding regions, while also serving as a key referral centre for smaller facilities across the Tablelands cluster.

Our theatres are committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and continuous learning—advancing best practice in the care of critically unwell patients and paediatrics through research, education, and strong clinical leadership.

We foster a workplace culture grounded in collaboration, openness, and respect—empowering our people to bring their expertise to life and uphold our promise of Excellence. Every patient, every time.

What we can offer you:

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer: 

• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network
• Career progression opportunities within NSW Health
• Ongoing support from an Administration Manager and experienced colleagues
• Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees
• Salary packaging options to increase take-home pay
• Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing

    Requirements:

• Certificate 2/ 3 in Sterilisation Technology or equivalent. 
• Experience in an acute, multi-disciplinary Sterilising Services Department.

If this sounds like you, we would love you to apply:

The ideal candidate brings a refined blend of technical expertise, confident leadership, and unwavering composure in high-pressure environments. In this role, where precision directly underpins patient safety, your mindset is just as critical as your skillset.

• A steadfast commitment to patient safety- non-negotiable in every action.
• Advanced technical proficiency in sterilisation practices and processes.
• Proven leadership capability with the ability to guide and inspire teams.
• Exceptional organisational skills with strong time management discipline.
• Clear, professional, and effective communication skills.
• Sharp problem-solving ability with sound, timely decision-making.
• A strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Bring your dedication, professionalism, and heart for healthcare to our team - we can’t wait to hear from you!
 

Additional information:

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies. 

• 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 HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au  for confidential support.  

• 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.  

Need more information? 

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For role related queries or questions contact Joanne Grieve on Joanne.Grieve@health.nsw.gov.au