Job Details
Occupation: Sterilisation Technician
Employer: Hunter New England Local Health District
Reference Number: REQ633996
Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 2
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until July 2026 (38 hours per week)
Salary: $70,161.91 – $73,275.93 per annum (+ super + salary packaging)
Location: John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, Hunter & Region
Closing Date: 9 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Where You'll Be Working
You will be based within the Central Sterilising Department (CSD) at John Hunter Hospital, on Level 1. The department operates 24 hours a day, Monday-Friday, and 7:00 am‐11:00 pm on weekends and public holidays, delivering critical reprocessing services to John Hunter Hospital, Belmont Hospital, and Calvary Mater Hospital. CSD supports 15 operating suites, numerous clinics, wards, and external customers. The service is fast‐paced, essential to patient safety, and highly valued across the district. The department will relocate to the new Acute Services Building in 2026, offering a modern, purpose‐built workspace.
The team culture is supportive, collaborative, and safety‐focused, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.
About The Role
As a Sterilisation Technician, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safe and effective reprocessing of medical and surgical equipment used across a wide range of specialties.
A Typical Day or Week Involves
* Reprocessing medical and surgical instruments in line with statutory requirements and departmental policies
* Supporting specialties including Orthopaedics, Trauma, and Neurosurgery
* Using instrument tracking systems to ensure accuracy and traceability
* Providing reprocessing services to both internal departments and external customers
* Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to support theatre and ward workflows
About You
* A strong understanding of sterilising processes and instrument tracking systems
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
Additional skills and service‐specific knowledge will be supported through training and on‐the‐job learning.
Requirements
* Sterilisation Technology Certificate II or III in health service assistance (sterilisation services) or equivalent qualification and relevant experience in a healthcare sterilisation department
Why Join Us?
You will receive comprehensive orientation and training coordinated by the Quality Education Coordinator, with ongoing support from supervisors and team leaders.
The department promotes a supportive and connected workplace through structured onboarding, continued skill development, and daily guidance from experienced colleagues. Regular communication and engagement activities include daily team huddles, monthly afternoon teas, and an optional Department Lotto Club.
What We Can Offer You
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Proximity to shopping and other services
* Monthly allocated days off (for full‐time employees)
* 4 weeks annual leave (pro‐rated for part‐time employees)
* Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – true work‐life balance
* Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
* Fitness passport for health and well‐being – discounted gym options for you and your family
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
* To be eligible for employment you must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, a New Zealand citizen with a current NZ passport, or hold a visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will be offered only in line with the conditions and expiry of your visa.
* We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
* An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part‐time vacancies.
Need More Information?
For role related queries or questions contact Susan Ison at
About Applying For This Position
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
Salary packaging is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take‐home pay. Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. For more information contact SalaryPackagingPLUS via or 1300 402 523.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. For confidential support, contact HNELHD‐.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full‐time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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