Sterilizing Services Coordinator - Sydney/Sydney Eye Hospital

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Operation Support
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South Eastern Sydney Local Health District
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REQ583902 Requisition #
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Health Manager Level 1
Remuneration: $84,436.00 - $112,331.00 per annum, plus super
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ583902
Applications Close: Sunday, 6 July 2025




The Role:

The vision for South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is ‘exceptional care, healthier lives’. SESLHD is committed to enabling our community to be healthy and well, and to providing the best possible compassionate care when people need it.

To assist the Manager and Coordinators to oversee the reprocessing of reusable medical devices used in the public hospitals located at the Randwick Campus. Manage SSD Technical Staff and take a leadership role in staff development  and support of the quality management system.



Where you'll be working:

Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospital is steeped in history, with a legacy of nursing and medical firsts to its credit and has paved the way in many clinical areas - both nationally and internationally. 

Today, Sydney Hospital and Sydney Eye Hospitals’ is a unique blend of general and specialist medical services for the public and community, including a 24 hour emergency services, general medicine including close observation unit, perioperative services, specialist hand and eye surgery.

For staff who drive to work subsidised parking is available on site



Benefits:

  • Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
  • Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!
  • Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
  • Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members..
  • City location with access to restaurants and transport links that are in walking distance

For more information on careers and benefits of working for SESLHD, visit our page



Qualifications:

  1. Possession of a Sterilizing Technology Course Certificate through a recognised Australian based training provider to not less than level 2 or relevant equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience.
  2. Relevant tertiary qualification in management or relevant equivalent work experience or a combination of study and work experience.
  3. Demonstrated knowledge of the requirements of Australian/New Zealand standard 4187-2014 "Reprocessing of reusable medical devices (RMD) in health service organizations", and amendments. Knowledge of national standards and their applicability to sterilizing practice. Thorough understanding of operating theatre RMD logistics.
  4. Management and/or supervisory experience in leading technical staff in areas of sterilizing practice include developing and managing performance of staff, quality support in centralised and satellite operating areas where RMD's are reprocessed.
  5. Understanding of Work, Health and Safety practices.
  6. Preparedness to work flexible business hours and variations according to extra ordinary demands of a 24/7 service.
  7. Understanding of Infection Control practices and hand hygiene protocol.
  8. Demonstrated computer skills, particularly Microsoft office suite, rostering, procurement, electronic tracking and incident management and any other business relevant applications routinely used in the course of daily computer based tasks.



Need more information?

1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards
2) Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Mary Sou Sou on Mary.SouSou@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace. 

SESLHD values a diverse workforce. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging strategy here.

 

Reasonable Adjustments:

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-POWH-SSEH@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required. 



Information for applicants:

  • An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
  • Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
  • Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
  • Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
  • SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website



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