Sterilisation Technician - Goulburn
- Highlands, VIC Goulburn, NSW
- $61,890-65,957 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 1/2
Remuneration:
Grade 1: $61,889.52 - $65,956.84 per annum
Grade 2: $67,463.24 - $70,457.77 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ601675
Applications Close: 13 September 2025
Interview Information: Scheduled within 10 days of closingSouthern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click hereSouthern NSW Local Health District is committed to building a workforce that reflects the community it serves. We strive to deliver responsive healthcare by fostering a workplace that values lived experience and celebrates diversity. Our workplace is inclusive, respectful, collaborative and safe. We warmly welcome people of diverse backgrounds to apply for a role at Southern. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people of all age groups people with caring responsibilities, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people with disability, people who identify as LGBTIQ+, and people who identify as neurodivergent.Applicants can request reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process. Please contact the hiring manager - Jo Wyles should you require assistance.If you are an Aboriginal person and seek support in applying for a role, please visit the Stepping Up website, which has been designed to support Aboriginal job applicants in applying for positions at NSW Health. Visit:What we offer
· Flexible work arrangements
· Salary Packaging - up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal & entertainment + Novated leasing
· Corporate Health and Fitness program
· 12% Superannuation on top of your gross income
· Annual Leave LoadingWhere you'll be working
There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Forget about sitting in traffic for hours and paying for parking, live in the city you'll be minutes away from work (perhaps even close enough to walk or cycle) and even if you live on a property outside of Goulburn or in one of the neighbouring villages, it's still a much shorter trip than big city living. That's more time for family, friends and recreation. More time to live. Goulburn is 45 minutes from Canberra, 2hrs to the beach and 2hrs from Sydney.We know how incredible a life and career in regional NSW can be and we want to make that possibility easier for essential workers and their families who are considering making the move. Whether it's just an initial enquiry, or you're ready to pack your bags, The Welcome Experience can provide local advice on what life is like in regional NSW. Workers will be provided with concierge-like service and information tailored to the specific needs of each individual or family.A team member from the NSW Government - Department of Regional NSW called a Local Connector will discuss the concerns, questions and needs of each individual and connect them with the right people and services, to ensure their move and transition into the community is as easy as possible.To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Regional NSW click hereWhat you'll be doing
The Sterilisation Technician is primarily responsible for the preparation, sterilisation, storage and thermal disinfection of reusable medical & surgical instruments and equipment to prevent the transmission of infection, working within a large team under routine supervision.Selection Criteria * Completion of a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services at TAFE, or equivalent (enables appointment to Grade 2) or working towards completion of a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services at TAFE or equivalent (enables appointment at Grade 1, and on supply of completed Cert III, incumbent will move to a Grade 2)
- Physically capable of carrying out all duties standing for long periods, lifting pushing and pulling loads, as outlined in the Job Demands Checklist for this role.
- Demonstrated interpersonal written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow directions from line management and senior staff and work independently under routine supervision.
- Ability to relate well to others and work effectively as a member of a team.
- Ability to apply a problem solving approach to work tasks.
This is a Category 'A' position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please seeNeed more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Jo Wyles on Jo.Wyles@health.nsw.gov.au