Remuneration
$74,779.72 - $77,468.48 per annum + 12% Super + Salary Packaging
Employment Type
Temporary Full Time until August 2027
Position Classification
Sterilisation Technician Grade 3
Hours Per Week
38
Location
Armidale Hospital – Armidale Rural Referral Hospital Operating Theatres
About the Role
Step into a career‐defining opportunity as a Sterilisation Technician Supervisor. In this pivotal role you will oversee the seamless delivery of sterile instruments and equipment across theatres, wards, allied health, and external services—ensuring the highest standards of safety, precision, and efficiency.
You will lead end‐to‐end sterilisation operations, from decontamination through to distribution, ensuring timely instrument turnaround aligned with surgical demands. As a hands‐on leader you will supervise and mentor a dedicated CSSD team, coordinate daily workflows, and champion staff development.
Working closely with key stakeholders you will manage equipment performance, maintain accurate tracking systems, and ensure compliance with stringent quality and infection control standards. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, driving innovation in workflow optimisation, equipment upgrades, and service excellence.
Reporting line: Reports directly to the Nurse Unit Manager / Perioperative Services Manager.
Qualifications and Requirements
* Certificate 2/3 in Sterilisation Technology or equivalent.
* Experience in an acute, multi‐disciplinary Sterilising Services Department.
* A steadfast commitment to patient safety – non‐negotiable in every action.
* Advanced technical proficiency in sterilisation practices and processes.
* Proven leadership capability with the ability to guide and inspire teams.
* Exceptional organisational skills with strong time‐management discipline.
* Clear, professional, and effective communication skills.
* Sharp problem‐solving ability with sound, timely decision‐making.
* A strong focus on quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Benefits
* Supportive and collaborative team environment.
* Ongoing professional development opportunities across the administrative network.
* Career progression opportunities within NSW Health.
* Ongoing support from an Administration Manager and experienced colleagues.
* Annual leave and paid parental leave for eligible employees.
* Salary packaging options to increase take‐home pay.
* Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support wellbeing.
Additional Information
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part‐time vacancies.
* Hunter New England Local Health District is an inclusive employer dedicated to a diverse workforce. If you require accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know at any stage. For confidential support, contact HNELHD‐Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au.
* Eligibility for employment: Australian Citizen, permanent resident of Australia, New Zealand citizen with current New Zealand Passport, or holder of an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for this position.
* Category A position. Applicants will be screened against the NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015 for Category A positions before offer. All new employees must comply with the outlined policy.
For role‐related queries or questions, contact Joanne Grieve on Joanne.Grieve@health.nsw.gov.au.
Application information is available via employer website; this listing includes instruction for assessing selection criteria.
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