Sterilisation Technician (Gde 2) - Temp PT
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time, 28 hours per week until March 2026Location: Bowral Hospital
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 2
Remuneration: $34.02 - $35.53 per hour
Requisition ID: REQ572276
Application Close Date: 25/05/2025
Interview Date Range: 28/05/2025 – 04/06/2025
Contact Details: Jijin Paulose – 0499 845 321 | Jijin.Paulose@health.nsw.gov.au
About The Opportunity
Bowral & District Hospital is seeking an experienced Sterilisation Technician to join their team as a Maternity leave relief position (until 15 March 2026), who is responsible for:
- Provide clean, sterile, or disinfected items and/or equipment to stakeholders within Bowral & District Hospital
- Preparation of daily operations and sterile stock rotation and control in 2 the operating suite sterile stock room
- Reprocessing of flexible endoscopes in a dedicated scope reprocessing room within the perioperative services.
If you have:
- A Certificate 3 in Sterilisation Services
- Availability and capacity to participate in a rotating roster which includes working all shifts, all days of the week including public holidays.
- Understanding of WHS and infection control principles pertaining to the CSSD environment.
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently in line with the position description.
- Sound attention to detail to ensure quality objectives and to meet the required standards of the Sterilising Department
We can offer you the following:
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Diverse career pathways
- Professional and personal development
- Opportunities to start or build a career or re-enter the workforce.
- Challenging, inspiring, and rewarding roles, and
The opportunity to make a difference!
What You'll Be Doing
The purpose of Grade 2 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 a sound level of experience with ability to work independently, under general supervision and provides support to Grade 1 Sterilising Technician
Where You'll Be Working
Bowral & District Hospital, located in the picturesque Southern Highlands of NSW, offers a unique blend of rural charm and cosmopolitan amenities. As part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District, it has strong connections to tertiary facilities at Campbelltown and Liverpool.
The hospital originally opened in 1889 and has undergone significant redevelopment, with the first stage completed in December 2020. This $123 million redevelopment includes a new Clinical Services Building with a modern emergency department, operating theatres, and inpatient wards. The ongoing second stage will further enhance outpatient services and include a new Aboriginal Dreaming Garden.
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.
- Certificate II or III in Health Service Assistance (Sterilisation Services) or equivalent & Experience working in a Hospital Sterilising Services Department with sound knowledge and understanding of AS 5369: 2023, Infection Prevention and Control and WH&S requirements
- Demonstrated ability to work independently or as an integral team member under the guidance of a Staff Supervisor for the process of complex medical devices including Orthopaedic loan equipment.
- Ability to prioritise and communicate workload to achieve quality and timely process outcomes.
- Sound communication ability with a high standard of written and verbal skills to ensure effective listening, understanding, and following direction.
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Additional Information
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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.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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.
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