Play a vital role in safe, high-quality patient care
Use your technical expertise in medical device reprocessing
Work across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 2
Remuneration: $72,968.59 - $76,206.80 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals
Where you'll be working
Join the Sterilising Services team across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, supporting clinical teams by ensuring reusable medical devices are safely and effectively reprocessed. You will work in a dynamic healthcare environment where quality, infection prevention and patient safety are at the heart of everything we do.
This is an opportunity to build your expertise in a specialised hospital service while working collaboratively with medical, nursing and operational teams.
Work across two major hospital campuses within Western Sydney
Be part of a team committed to patient safety and infection prevention
Work with a diverse range of medical devices and instrumentation
Contribute to a supportive environment focused on teamwork and continuous improvement
Access education, competency development, in-services and mandatory training
What you'll be doing
As a Sterilising Technician Level 2, you will undertake technical reprocessing duties with a high degree of competency and minimal supervision, ensuring medical devices are ready for safe use in patient care.
Clean, disinfect, inspect, test, pack, sterilise and distribute reusable medical devices
Perform complex reprocessing duties, prioritising scheduled and urgent work
Respond to Operating Theatre requirements and meet urgent processing deadlines
Perform routine testing of sterilising plant and equipment and follow safe work practices
Work in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, NSW Health requirements, infection control guidelines and departmental procedures
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated ability to work in busy environment keeping tight time frame
Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment, solve problems, well-developed customer service, oral and written communication skills
Knowledge and understanding of ISO / Australian Standards and Infection Control Guidelines
Demonstrated experience in processing loan and minimally invasive instruments
Able to work rotating roster including different locations
Requisition ID: REQ683220
Applications Close: 14 September 2026
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People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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For role related queries or questions contact Sheldon Mascarenhas on [email protected]
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