Job description
Agency Department of Health Work unit Oral Health Services
Job title Lead Sterilising Technician Designation Technical 3
Job type Full time Duration Ongoing
Salary $82,325 - $90,206 Location Darwin, Palmerston
Position number 23957 RTF 352798 Closing 03/08/2026
Contact officer Kara Dargan on 08 8922 6424 or [email protected]
About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/
Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=352798
APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR
TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates
people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or
job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go
to the OCPE website.
Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures plans, go
to the OCPE website.
Primary objective
Provision of reprocessing of dental reusable medical devices (RMD) and assisting in training and supervision of the Sterilising
Technicians; quality and compliance activities; assist with the electronic management and disposal of sterilising documentation.
Key duties and responsibilities
1. Reprocessing of dental RMD and the completion of all required documentation. Anticipating the requirements of surgeries and
prioritising workloads accordingly. Cleaning, maintenance and efficacy testing of all reprocessing equipment as required.
Appropriate record keeping in accordance with governing standards (AS/NZS 5369:2023) and policies.
2. Assistance with the delivery of information regarding dental RMD reprocessing practices to clinical staff.
3. Provision of supervision and mentoring to sterilisation technicians and other staff undertaking the reprocessing tasks of dental
RMD.
4. Compliance with National Infection Control Standards, Policies and Procedures to ensure patient and employee safety.
5. Support the Senior Sterilising Technician in the day to day running of in the reprocessing unit.
6. Assistance with auditing processes, quality assurance and compliance activities.
7. Identifying emerging issues and employ contingency plans and inform managers as necessary
8. Assist with the archiving, electronic management and disposal of records related to dental RMD reprocessing.
9. Initiating and actively participating in quality improvement initiatives.
10.Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken
in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.
Selection criteria
Essential
1. A Certificate III in Sterilising Services with proven previous experience as a sterilising technician.
2. Thorough understanding and application of Australian Standard AS 5369:2023 and associated references within daily
sterilisation duties and quality processes.
3. Demonstrated high-level knowledge of contemporary reprocessing practices, including operation, maintenance, and efficacy
testing of sterilising equipment, with accurate and compliant record keeping.
4. Demonstrated ability to assist with auditing, quality assurance and compliance activities related to dental RMD reprocessing.
5. Demonstrated ability to support supervision, on-the-job training and mentoring of sterilising technicians and other staff
undertaking dental RMD reprocessing.
6. Ability to work autonomously or as a member of a multidisciplinary team and contribute to a positive organisational culture.
7. Ability to think laterally and problem solve independently with initiative and demonstrated organisational and time management
skill.
8. Upholds a high level of personal integrity, confidentiality, adaptability and the ability to interact with diverse cultures.
9. Well-developed computer skills including use of Microsoft Office programmes and an ability to learn new IT systems.
Desirable
1. Certificate IV in Sterilising Services.
2. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Further information
The preferred or recommended applicant will be required to hold a current working with children clearance notice and undergo a
criminal history check. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is relevant to the position. This
role carries specific immunisation requirements. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body
substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) - check with contact person.
