Help keep patients safe behind the scenes - join Maitland Hospital’s supportive Sterilising Services team and build your skills.
Remuneration: $36.80 - $38.43 per hour + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: The Maitland Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Sterilisation Tech Grade 2
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ689360
Applications Close: Monday 14th September 2026
About the Role
Join the Sterilising Services Department at Maitland Hospital and play an essential role in supporting infection prevention and patient safety.
Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will ensure reusable medical instruments are safely cleaned, disinfected, sterilised and prepared for patient use. Your responsibilities will include decontamination, inspection, assembly and packaging of instruments, operating sterilisation equipment, managing loan instruments, maintaining accurate documentation and reporting non-conformances.
This is a 7-day rotating roster with 8-hour shifts, offering the opportunity to work in a busy and supportive environment where teamwork, communication and quality are highly valued.
New staff will receive comprehensive support from In-Charges and Senior Technicians during an initial supernumerary period. Following this, ongoing support is provided by Senior Technicians and the Education team to support your continued development. Additional training and equipment-specific courses are also available following the initial training period, where applicable.
Where You'll Be Working
Maitland Hospital Sterilising Services Department provides sterilisation services to support the hospital's operating theatres and other clinical areas.
You’ll be joining a busy, supportive and team-focused department committed to delivering a high-quality service and maintaining patient safety. The team works collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, with a strong focus on communication, teamwork, continuous improvement and supporting each other to meet the needs of the service.
About You
We are looking for a motivated and team-oriented Sterilisation Technician who can work effectively in a fast-paced and adaptable environment.
You will have:
- Excellent time management skills and the ability to work autonomously while contributing positively to the team.
- A willingness to support team members and learn new skills on the job.
- The ability to adapt to a changing environment and work collaboratively with others.
- Experience working in a Sterilisation Department is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided to the successful applicant.
Requirements:
What we offer
At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Salary packaging options
- Fitness Passport
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Additional Information:
- 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. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Shaiju Mathew on [email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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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.
