Sterilising Technician - Targeted

Remuneration: $35.39 - $36.96 Per Hour + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time until September 2026
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 2
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: John Hunter Hospital 
Requisition ID: REQ649970
Applications Close: Sunday 12th April 2026


 

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.


 

About the role:

As a Sterilisation Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective reprocessing of medical and surgical equipment used across a wide range of specialties.
A typical day or week involves:

• Reprocessing medical and surgical instruments in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies
• Supporting specialties including Orthopaedics, Trauma, and Neurosurgery
• Using instrument tracking systems to ensure accuracy and traceability
• Providing reprocessing services to both internal departments and external customers
• Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support theatre and ward workflows

This is a hands-on role where attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork are essential.
 

Where you’ll be working:

You will be based within the Central Sterilising Department (CSD) at John Hunter Hospital, located on Level 1. The department operates 24 hours a day Monday to Friday, and 7:00am to 11:00pm on weekends and public holidays, delivering critical reprocessing services to John Hunter Hospital, Belmont Hospital, and Calvary Mater Hospital. CSD supports 15 Operating Suites, along with numerous clinics, wards, and external customers. The service is fast-paced, essential to patient safety, and highly valued across the district. Excitingly, the department will relocate to the new Acute Services Building in 2026, offering a modern, purpose-built workspace.

The team culture is supportive, collaborative, and safety-focused, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

Why join us?
You will receive comprehensive orientation and training coordinated by the Quality Education Coordinator, with ongoing support from Supervisors and Team Leaders. The department promotes a supportive and connected workplace through structured onboarding, continued skill development, and daily guidance from experienced colleagues. Team culture is strengthened through regular communication and engagement, including daily team huddles, monthly afternoon teas, and an optional Department Lotto Club.
 

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:
Our successful candidate will possess the following:

• Sterilisation Technology Certificate II or III in health service assistance (sterilisation services) or equivalent qualification and relevant experience in sterilisation services department within a healthcare facility.

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

• A strong understanding of sterilising processes and instrument tracking systems

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team

Additional skills and service-specific knowledge will be supported through training and on-the-job learning.

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

• 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?

• Click here for the Position Description 

• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Susan Ison on Sue.Ison@health.nsw.gov.au

Information for Applicants:

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:  http://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 HNELHD 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.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses. 

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