Sterilisation Technician - South East Regional Hospital - Bega

Welcome to SouthernEmployment Type: Permanent Full TimeLocation: BegaPosition Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 2Remuneration: $67,463.24 - $70,457.77 per annumHours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: REQ613385Applications Close: 3 November 2025Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closingAbout The ServiceSterilising Technician – Make a real difference behind the scenesJoin South East Regional Hospital as a Sterilising Technician and play a crucial role in ensuring all surgical instruments and equipment are thoroughly cleaned and sterilised to the highest standards. Your work helps protect patients and staff by maintaining a safe, infection-free environment.If you take pride in precision and want to be an essential part of patient care, we want to hear from you!Support forApplicants for this position may qualify for the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentives Scheme (RHWIS)Working within SNSWLHDSustainable Healthcare: Together towards zeroSalary packaging optionsHealth and Wellbeing benefits including Fitness Passport, and annual Influenza vaccinationsA team that values your expertise, invests in your development and supports your lifestyleMoving to the area? Visit The Welcome Experience | NSW GovernmentWhat You'll Be DoingThe Sterilisation Technician is primarily responsible for the preparation, sterilisation, storage and thermal disinfection of reusable medical & surgical instruments and equipment to prevent the transmission of infection, working within a large team under routine supervision.Selection CriteriaCompletion of a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services at TAFE, or equivalent (enables appointment to Grade 2) or working towards completion of a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services at TAFE or equivalent (enables appointment at Grade 1, and on supply of completed Cert III, incumbent will move to a Grade 2)Physically capable of carrying out all duties standing for long periods, lifting pushing and pulling loads, as outlined in the Job Demands Checklist for this role.Demonstrated interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.Ability to follow directions from line management and senior staff and work independently under routine supervision.Ability to relate well to others and work effectively as a member of a team.Ability to apply a problem solving approach to work tasks. We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our team. Information for applicantsSouthern NSW Local Health District is committed to closing the gap in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. As part of this commitment, the Stepping Up website has been developed to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander job applicants through the NSW Health recruitment process. The site provides guidance, resources, and tools to help applicants confidently apply for roles and build meaningful careers in health.This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.Southern NSW Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.At Southern NSW Local Health District, we’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated, inclusion is part of everyday practice, and our people are supported to succeed. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, LGBTIQ+ people, and others who bring diverse experiences and perspectives to our workforce.If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact estelle.roberts1@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. www.immi.gov.auNeed more information? 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