Sterilisation Technician Grade 2
The Sterilising Department at Royal North Shore Hospital is looking for two experienced people to join our team of dedicated sterilising technicians.
Employment Type: Full Time Permanent
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 2
Remuneration: $1292.92 - $1350.31 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ596322
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.
- Demonstrated understanding of the principles of Workplace Health & Safety, and principles of Infection Control.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of patients and staff, at all times.
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For role related queries or questions contact Georgina Rees on Georgina.Rees@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 . 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: 25 August 2025
Tentative Interview Date:
