Sterilisation Technician Grade 2

Job Description:

• Role title: Sterilization Technician

• Role type: Permanent Part-Time (16hrs/week)

• Role grade: Sterilisation Technician Grade 2 Year1-3

• Department and location: Sterilisation Processing Centre St Vincents Hospital Darlinghurst

• Salary: $ 67463.36 70457.93 (pro-rata) super.

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroes operatepublic and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.

About the role

• Ensure the highest standard of patient care by preparing sterilising and supplying reusable medical and surgical equipment to all clinical areas in accordance with Sterilising Processing Department (SPC) policies and procedures.

• Monitor and document mechanical chemical and biological indicators to guarantee the effectiveness and safety of sterilisation processes.

• Maintain accurate records for each steriliser load and support quality control within all sterilising service operations upholding workplace policies and infection control standards.

• Act as a knowledgeable resource within the SPC team contributing to staff education and continuously supporting departmental functions to meet patient care needs.

• Hold or be willing to undertake the Sterilising Technology Certificate III demonstrating a strong commitment to professional development and exceptional customer service.

About you

• Commitment to Growth: Have completed Sterilising Services Certificate III or prior experience in sterilising services with a solid understanding of workflow and sterilisation processes.

• Strong Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities with the capacity to listen attentively follow directions accurately and collaborate effectively.

• Resilience Under Pressure: Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage strict timeframes in a fast-paced high-demand environment without compromising quality.

• Team Player with Cultural Awareness: Ability to work harmoniously within a diverse multicultural team contributing positively to the workplace culture.

• Safety and Compliance Focused: Sound knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control guidelines National Sterilisation standards and Workplace Health & Safety (WH&S) requirements alongside the flexibility to work a 7-day 24-hour rotating roster.

Why work at St Vincents

• 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 hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincents hospital Darlinghurst.

• A busy inner-city hospital in a beautiful location

• Surrounded by great cafes galleries and theatres parks nightlife and nearby glorious beaches

• A place of expert clinical care for at-risk people

• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes many of which are located on-campus

• Centres of excellence include heart & lung transplantation bone marrow transplantation cardiology cancer care AIDS/HIV respiratory medicine mental health homeless health drug & alcohol services and correctional health

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 Australia 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

The closing date for applications is 09 July 2025

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

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincents 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.

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