Sterilising Technician

Role Title: Sterilising Technician
Role Type: Casual
Department and Location: Technical Aide, Mater Hospital, North Sydney

Salary: AUD base per hour
 

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
 

About the Role

• Ensure sterilising services at Mater Hospital are delivered in line with all relevant Australian and international standards

• Adhere to the scope of practice for sterilising technicians, following Mater Hospital's policies and procedures

• Contribute to the ongoing improvement of sterilisation processes, ensuring compliance and best practice standards

• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and efficient sterilisation services

• Assist with the training and development of staff to ensure competency in sterilising techniques and protocols

About You

• Qualification – TAFE Certificate III in Sterilising Services. Preferred but not essential.

• Experience working within a sterilising services setting

• Willingness to undertake shift work schedule. Without fixed working days.

• High-level sterilising technical skills with a focus on safety and compliance

• High-level computer literacy and proficiency with sterilisation systems and databases.

Why Work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community

• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport

• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank

• Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free

• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About The Mater:

In this role you will be based at the Mater hospital, North Sydney.

• One of Sydney's premier private hospitals.
• Close by to train stations at North Sydney, St Leonards, and Crows Nest, and buses on Pacific Highway.
• The only Australian hospital that is a member of the International Society of Orthopaedic Centres.
• Core specialties include Obstetrics, Orthopaedics including hip and knee joint replacements, bone and sports injuries, cardiology, cancer care and surgery, lung and vascular medicine, ear, nose and throat surgery, urology, endocrine surgery, and neurosurgery.

Sponsorship / Work Rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role, you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australian visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
 

Equal Opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
 

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

The closing date for applications is 22nd Nov 2025

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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