Sterilising Technician, Sterilising Services
Join Our Expert Team – Sterilisation Technician Grade 2 | Permanent Full-Time | Royal North Shore Hospital
The Sterilising Services Department at Royal North Shore Hospital plays a critical role in patient safety by ensuring all surgical instruments and medical devices are cleaned, disinfected, and sterilised to the highest standards. Our team operates in a modern, well-equipped facility, adhering to strict infection control protocols and national standards to support world-class healthcare delivery.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 2
Remuneration: $ 1,344.64 - $ 1,404.33 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ628058
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working
Royal North Shore Hospital, Sterilising Services Department.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the sterilisation technician position is to provide thermally disinfected and sterile reusable medical devices to all areas for use in patient care, in accordance with policies and procedures developed by Sterilising Services Management.
To work in all areas of the Sterilising Services to maintain the high standards in all processes involved with sterilisation and other procedures performed within the unit as well as acknowledging the service contribution to patient care.
The reprocessing of reusable Medical Devices (RMD’s) used in Health Services Organisations, (HSO’s) adhering to AS/NZS 4187:2014.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Completion of an accredited Certificate in Sterilisation Technology at TAFE.
- Experience in a sterilising department environment.
Good written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to listen and undertake direction.
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For role related queries or questions contact Anu Chennamattam on anu.chennamattam@health.nsw.gov.au
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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Applications Close: 5 January 2026
Tentative Interview Date: Week of 4 February 2026
