Sterilisation Technician Grade 1 - Permanent Full-time/ Part-time - The Sutherland Hospital
Sterilisation Technician Grade 1
Employment Type: Permanent Full-Time/ Part-Time
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 1
Remuneration: $32.46 - $34.60 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ629850
Location: The Sutherland Hospital, Caringbah
Applications Close: Sunday, 25 January 2026
Come Work With Us!
Your new role:
The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.
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To provide services in the Central Sterilization Services Department within Sutherland Hospital, with responsibilities for handling, cleaning, disinfecting, sterilization, and circulation of Reusable Medical Devices throughout the Sutherland Hospital.
To provide appropriate reprocessing of Reusable Medical Devices utilized in the Central Sterilization Services Department in accordance with relevant National and International Standards and Departmental Policies and Procedures.
Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing. Please note we are not offering sponsorship for work rights for this position.
For role related queries or questions contact Allanah Hazelgrove on Allanah.Hazelgrove@health.nsw.gov.au
The Benefits
- Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
- Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
- Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
Discounted Private Health Insurance.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Capable of prioritising work within established routines and procedures and responsible for work performed with a medium level of accountability or discretion.
- Work under limited supervision, either individually or in a small team.
- Possess sound communication skills.
- Motivated to work independently to meet deadlines and maintain standards according to HSO's Policies and Procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task with well-developed organizational skills.
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristic including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-TSH-Garrawarra@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
- An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
- Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
- Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
- Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
- We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website
