Sterilising Technician

**Employment Type**: Permanent Full Time and Temporary Full Time Until August 2026
**Position Classification**: Sterilisation Tech Grade 2
**Remuneration**: $67,463.24 - $70,457.77 + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
**Hours Per Week**: 38
**Requisition ID**: REQ590491
**Closing Date: Monday 18th August 2025**

**Location: John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Land**

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply, and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.

**About The Role**:
As a Sterilisation Technician, you will be responsible for the thorough reprocessing of a wide range of medical and surgical instruments across all specialties including Orthopaedics, Trauma, and Neurosurgery. You will ensure strict compliance with all statutory regulations and departmental protocols. Additionally, your expertise will extend to supporting our external customer service operations, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

Located on Level 1, the Sterilising Services department at John Hunter Hospital The Service Operates 24/7 Monday to Friday and on Weekends and Public Holidays the Department is open 7:00 to 23:00, providing essential reprocessing services to John Hunter, Belmont, and Calvary Mater Hospitals. We support 15 Operating Suites and numerous clinics, wards, and external customers. Excitingly, our department will move to the new Acute Services Building in 2026

You will undergo comprehensive training facilitated by our Quality Education Coordinator, with ongoing support provided by Supervisors and Team Leaders

**About You**:

- Sterilisation Technology Certificate II or III in health service assistance (sterilisation services) or equivalent qualification and relevant experience in sterilisation services department within a healthcare facility
- Experience in a multi-disciplinary hospital sterilisation services department with experience in using an electronic instrument tracking system
- Possesses excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences, fostering effective collaboration and understanding across multidisciplinary teams.

**Benefits**:

- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Monthly Allocated Days Off
- 4 weeks annual leave
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
**Additional Information**:
An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

**Need more information?**
- Information for Applicants:
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.

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Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of _**_benefits_**_ _**_such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses._**

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