Sterilisation Technician
Employment Type: Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities available (Permanent and Temporary positions available)
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician - Grade 1/ 2
Remuneration: $66,939.37 - $76,206.80 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ677141
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Sterilise. Protect. Save Lives, one Instrument at a time, a critical role at the heart of healthcare.
About the role:
We are looking for multiple Sterilisation Technicians to join our high performing Perioperative Team in this critical role. You will be responsible for patient safety by ensuring reusable medical devices are meticulously reprocessed to prevent the risk of infection. This multi-step process includes cleaning, inspecting, assembling, function testing, disinfecting, packaging, labelling, and sterilising instruments to the highest standards.
In this role you will be responsible for:
Reprocessing reusable medical devices in accordance with infection control and sterilisation standards
Prioritising workload to meet daily operational deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Maintaining accurate documentation, records, and effective shift handovers
Participating in risk management, audits, accreditation programmes, and mandatory competency training
Liaising professionally with clinical staff, colleagues, and management to support efficient workflow
Complying with WHS legislation, infection control principles, and all relevant MLHD policies and procedures
See what a day in the life could look like in the Sterilisation Services Department HERE
What MLHD offer:
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job - we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Meaningful Impact - Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
Generous Salary Packaging - Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development - Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support - Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Sterilisation Technology Certificate III is required for Sterilisation Technician Grade 2. Sterilisation Technician Grade 1 candidates must be willing to obtain the Sterilisation Technology Certificate III within 2 years of employment.
Good communication skills, both written and oral including the ability to listen to and undertake direction.
Understanding of WHS and infection control principles and how these pertain to the sterilisation service.
Ability to work to deadlines and strict time frames in a fast-paced environment.
More information:
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jodie Manning - Manager Sterilisation Services Department on [email protected] for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 9 August 2026 (at midnight)
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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