Sterilising Technician

Job Description:

Role Title: Sterilising Technician
Role Type: Casual Minimum 30 hours per week
Department and Location: Technical Aide St Vincent Mater Hospital North Sydney NSW

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest notforprofit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 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

• Uphold the philosophy mission and values of Mater Hospital while providing highquality sterilisation services

• Adhere to the scope of practice for sterilising technicians following Mater Hospitals 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.

• Highlevel sterilising technical skills with a focus on safety and compliance

• Proven ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team in a healthcare environment

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to accurately document and communicate information

• Strong time management skills able to meet critical deadlines and handle a high workload

• Highlevel computer literacy and proficiency with sterilisation systems and databases

• A commitment to providing excellent technical service and upholding industry standards

• Methodical detailoriented and thorough in your approach to sterilising processes

• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain sterilising equipment to ensure safety and efficiency

• Strong problemsolving skills and the ability to adapt to challenging situations

• Compassionate and empathetic approach to patient safety and care standards

Why Work at St Vincents

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most atrisk 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 taxfree

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

About St Vincent Mater Hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent Mater Hospital North Sydney.

• One of Sydneys premier private hospitals

• Close to metro and 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 orthopaedics cardiology cancer care and surgery obstetrics neurosurgery and more

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.

Preemployment Checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all rolerequired preemployment checks including relevant immunisations.

Equal Opportunity

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

How to Apply

The closing date for applications is 3 April 2025

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

Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

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Contact Details:

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