Sterilisation Technician (Gde 1) - Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital - Casual

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Sterilisation Technician
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South Western Sydney Local Health District
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REQ587857 Requisition #
Employment Type: Casual, up to 38 hours per week.
Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 1
Remuneration: $31.21 - $33.26 per hour


Requisition ID: REQ587857
Application Close Date: 27/07/2025
Interview Date Range: 30/07/2025 – 06/08/2025
Contact Details: Johan Perrine – (02) 9722 8041 |  johan.perrine@health.nsw.gov.au

 

Please note: A current influenza (flu) vaccination is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this position

 

About the Opportunity

Join NSW Health as a Sterilisation Technician – Grade 1!

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in healthcare? NSW Health is seeking a dedicated Sterilisation Technician Grade 1 to join our team and play a vital role in ensuring patient safety. This entry-level position offers hands-on experience in sterilising reusable medical devices, contributing directly to infection control and quality care.

As part of our Sterilising Services Department, you will:

  • Assist in cleaning, disinfecting, packaging, and sterilising medical equipment
  • Follow national standards (AS/NZS4187:2014) and hospital protocols
  • Receive structured training and support to build your professional skills
  • Contribute to maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient working environment

If you have a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to learning, this is your opportunity to start a meaningful career in healthcare with NSW Health.

Apply now and help make a difference behind the scenes!


What You'll be Doing

The purpose of Grade 1 Sterilisation Technician is to provide a quality customer service by undertaking the operational activities performed by the Sterilising Services Department, for the process of reusable medical devices in accordance with AS/NZS4187:2014. This position requires good work ethics, commitment to future professional development and ability to follow instructions under routine supervision.


Where You'll Be Working

Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is located in the city of Bankstown and is in one of the most multicultural local government areas (LGA) in Australia. This hospital has tertiary affiliations with three universities and offers a range of roles and experiences to employees.

The hospital receives highly diverse presentations in ED as well as having general medical and surgical services and sub-specialty services across the hospital. Working at Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is a truly rewarding experience which allows you to make a real difference to the multicultural community. 
Being part of the team at Bankstown Lidcombe Hospital means you will be a part of a friendly and enthusiastic group of people where you will be truly valued in your work. Being a smaller hospital, you are seen as part of the wider Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital Family where you are known to the other staff and your patients.

Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital is like no other in our district and offers unmatched career development and progression opportunities and the hospital focuses on regular training and upskilling. There are regular occasions for working in more senior role and you will have a great management team who dedicate themselves to providing safe, quality patient care through ensuring they have a cohesive and dynamic team.

How to Apply
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

  1. What is your understanding of Infection Prevention and Control, and Work Health & Safety (WH&S) requirements, and how do you apply these in your work?
  2. Can you describe your ability to work effectively as part of a team under supervision, including how you handle feedback, competency assessments, and professional development?
  3. How do you manage working in a busy, high-demand environment with changing priorities, while maintaining a strong focus on quality customer service and patient outcomes?
  4. Do you have sound communication skills (both written and verbal), basic computer literacy, and the flexibility to work a rotating roster including weekends and public holidays once trained?



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Additional Information

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees  receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

 

Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

 

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

 

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

 

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