Sterilising and Theatre Coordinator (General Administrative Staff Grade 8)
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Position Classification: General Administrative Staff Grade 8
Remuneration: $81,043 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ579206
In Sydney Local Health District our vision is Excellence in health and healthcare for all. You will be working in an innovative district that celebrates and invests in the ideas of staff, values people and offers life-long careers. Join the team at one of the leading public health organisations in Australia!
About the Role
You will be working at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH). It is one of the nation’s most respected hospitals, with a distinguished history of serving the health needs of local, statewide, national and international communities. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.
The Sterilising and Theatre Coordinator will ensure the smooth functioning of the Central Sterilising Services Department by:
- Ensuring equipment is being processed and turned around in a timely manner to the operating theatres, wards and specialty clinics
- Ensuring patient safety is maintained.
- Maintaining the high standards necessary with reprocessing decontamination, high level disinfection, sterilisation and storage of reusable medical equipment.
- Supervising staff to ensure compliance with AS4187:2014, infection control guidelines and Gastroenterological Nurses College of Australia (GENCA) guidelines.
For more information, please view the Position Description.
Ideal Candidate
- Holds a Certificate III in Sterilisation Technology.
- Extensive experience in hospital sterilisation including a comprehensive knowledge of all theatre, ward and endoscopy reusable medical devices.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of AS/NZ 4187:2014, infection prevention and GENCA guidelines.
- Minimum 2 years experience in a leadership role preferred.
Benefits
- Allocated Day Off (ADO), paid parental leave and annual leave loading.
- Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. For more information visit SalaryPackagingPlus.
- Access to free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education.
- Access to confidential EAP counselling for staff and their families.
- Because we care about your health: Free annual influenza vaccination, discounted Fitness Passport membership, and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.
For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefits.
This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health
This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2024_015).
SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/.
Sydney Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
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For enquiries please contact Telesia Telai on 02 9515 8831 or via email at Ahi.Telai@health.nsw.gov.au.
Applications Close: 27 June 2025
For applicant support and information, visit Applicant Information.
