Sterilisation Technician

Play a vital role in patient safety as a CSSD Technician at Armidale Hospital - Working together to deliver safe, high-quality care.

Employment Type: Part Time & Casual Opportunities
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 1
Remuneration: $32.46 - $34.59 per hour + superannuation 
Requisition ID: REQ626083
Location: Armidale Hospital
Applications Close: Monday 12th January 2026

An exciting opportunity is available for a CSSD Instrument Technician to join the Central Sterilisation Services Department (CSSD) at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital.
As an integral member of our CSSD team, you will play a vital role in delivering safe, timely, and high-quality sterile instruments and equipment to Operating Theatres, inpatient wards, Allied Health areas, and external agencies. Your work will directly contribute to exceptional patient care across the hospital and the wider New England region.

Where you'll be working 
Armidale Rural Referral Hospital provides essential acute and surgical services to the Armidale community and surrounding areas, while also acting as a referral hub for smaller facilities across the Tablelands cluster.
Our Operating Theatres are committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. We foster a culture of respect, collaboration, and openness, empowering our staff to apply their skills and experience to achieve our shared vision: Excellence. Every patient. Every time.

What you'll be doing 
In this hands-on role, you will support Operating Theatres, the Day Procedure Centre, and other clinical areas by delivering high-quality sterilisation services. Key responsibilities include:

• Collecting, decontaminating, disinfecting, inspecting, assembling, packaging, sterilising, and distributing reusable medical devices (RMDs).
• Safely operating sterilisation and related equipment to ensure compliance and quality outcomes.
• Ensuring timely availability of sterile instrumentation.
• Adhering to AS/NZ Standard 4187 and GENCA Infection Control Guidelines.
• Following hospital and CSSD policies to maintain consistent, high standards of service.
• Working collaboratively and safely within a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Managing sterile stock, including unpacking, packing, and rotation to ensure efficiency and compliance.

About you
You are a reliable and detail-focused professional who is passionate about infection prevention and patient safety. You will bring:

• Certificate III in Sterilisation Services (or willingness to work towards completion).
• Experience in a hospital or clinical environment.
• Sound knowledge of infection control standards, including AS/NZ 4187.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
• An understanding of waste management principles.
• A respectful, cooperative, and professional approach to your work.

Why Join Us?
This role offers excellent work–life balance, with no regular weekend or public holiday shifts (excluding on-call), allowing you to enjoy the relaxed lifestyle and natural beauty of the Armidale region.
At Armidale Rural Referral Hospital, you’ll join a supportive and collaborative team that values quality, professionalism, and career development—where your contribution makes a meaningful difference every day.
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance 
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing 
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. 
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   

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

Information for Applicants: 

Hunter New England 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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