Sterilisation Technician

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hrs per week

Location:Liverpool Hospital

Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 2

Remuneration:$70, $73,275.93 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ621188

Application Close Date: 30/11/2025

Interview Date Range: 03/12/2025 – 10/12/2025

Contact Details: Chris Edwards

About the Opportunity

Liverpool Hospital is looking for an experienced Sterilisation Technician to join our dynamic Sterilisation Services Department. This is a great chance to work with advanced equipment in a modern, well equipped environment while playing a vital role in supporting surgical teams and ensuring patient safety.

You'll be responsible for the decontamination, cleaning, packaging, and sterilisation of surgical instruments, working to the highest standards of infection control. While you'll have the independence to manage tasks under general supervision, you'll also collaborate with a friendly multidisciplinary team and share your expertise by mentoring Grade 1 Sterilisation Technicians. This is a seven day full rotation role, offering variety and the chance to be part of the department's operations across the entire week.

We're seeking candidates with solid experience in sterilisation services, strong attention to detail, and a proactive, team focused attitude.

Joining Liverpool Hospital means being part of a welcoming, professional, and supportive team, working in a spacious, modern facility, that provides opportunities to grow your skills and career, all while making a real difference every day.

What You'll be Doing

The purpose of Grade 2 Sterilisation Technician is to provide a quality customer service by undertaking the operational activities performed by the Sterilising Services Department, for the process of reusable medical devices in accordance with AS/NZS4187:2014. This position requires a sound level of experience with ability to work independently, under general supervision and provides support to Grade 1 Sterilising Technicians.

Where You'll Be Working

Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.

The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.

Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Certificate II or III in Health Service Assistance (Sterilisation Services) or equivalent.
• Describe your experience working in a Hospital Sterilising Services Department. How do you ensure compliance with AS 5369:2023, Infection Prevention and Control, and WH&S requirements when processing complex medical devices, including Orthopaedic loan equipment?
• Please provide an example from your experience in Sterilisation Services where you were required to uphold strict compliance with established best practice standards while working under significant pressure. How did you manage the situation, and what was the outcome?
• This role requires staff to work a rotating roster, including weekend and Public Holidays for the provision of a 7 day / 24hour service to the Peri-Operative Services Department. Are you able to work a full rotating roster?

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Additional Information

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Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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