Sterilisation Technician

Your role at St John of God Murdoch Hospital

SJG Health Care Murdoch Hospital have two new theatres open  We have permanent part-time and casual positions available for experienced Sterilisation Technicians to join our multidisciplinary team. 

As a Sterilisation Technician you will effectively process and supply all instruments and items supplied by CSSD, and other relevant activities in the CSSD Department.

With a strong focus on professional development, we believe in providing opportunities to grow and develop our caregivers who are looking to advance their career pathway and reach their full potential. If you are passionate about delivering a high standard of patient centred care and want to advance your career, we would love to hear from you.

The Position – Sterilisation Technician

• Daily supervision of CSSD staff in liaison with Supervisor ensuring required tasks and relevant standards are met.

• Prepares for, and deals with equipment received as per policy statements for appropriate decontamination processes.

• Prepares for, and carries out assembly, packaging and sterilizing processes within the department and related areas as per policy statements.

• Monitors processing activities as per policy statement.

• Performs sterilization duties as required.

• Ensure efficient use and maintenance of equipment and material resources in department and related areas.

• Check relevant inventory to ensure adequate supplies are ordered, prepared and ready for use.

• Monitor the use of storage areas in the department and related areas.

• Ensures accurate records are maintained

Applications will be considered over the next six months for Sterilisation positions as they become available.  Positions may include fixed term, casual and permanent opportunities. To be considered for the role you will have the ability to work rotational shifts.

You will have excellent interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to coordinate, liaise and work collaboratively with colleagues and other multidisciplinary team members.

To succeed as a Sterilisation Technician you will hold a Certificate in Sterilisation at AQF3 or equivalent and hold previous relevant experience with the ability to teach within CSSD and related areas.

Above all, Patient Care will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.

We can offer

• Salary: $72,048 to $76718, pro rata or $45.65 to $48.37 per hour, inc. 25% casual loading, plus 12% superannuation

• Permanent part-time and casual positions

• Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:

  • Novated leasing 

  • work related expenses

  • self-education and

  • additional superannuation

• A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs

• Access to gym membership, fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport for you and your family.

• Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance

• Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Innovative Professional Development opportunities

• Travel Green allowance.  If you walk, carpool or use public transport you could be eligible for up to $1,500 per year

All applicants are asked to submit a current CV and covering letter (of no more than two (2) pages) demonstrating how you meet the above position requirements.

For enquiries contact, Jodee Rudrum, Perioperative Resource Manager on

Applications will be reviewed throughout the advertising period and interviews conducted regularly.  Apply today

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.