Northern NSW Local Health District
Reference number REQ641653 Occupation Sterilisation Technician Work type Various Location Lismore & Far North Coast Salary Information $70161.91 - $73275.93 Closing date 24 February 2026 at 11:59pm
Make a new start in your career and life. Join a welcoming, supportive healthcare community, with professional development opportunities + more!
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time / Part Time / Casual
Position Classification: Sterilisation Tech Gde 1/2
Remuneration: $64,364.88 - $73,275.93 per annum pro rata Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ641653
About the role
Lismore Base Hospital is seeking motivated Grade 1 and Grade 2 Sterilisation Technicians to join our Central Sterilising Services Department (CSSD).
In this role, you will be responsible for the provision of sterile and thermally disinfected medical and surgical equipment across all clinical areas, supporting safe and effective patient care. All duties are performed in accordance with Australian Standards, NSW Health policies, and local procedures, guidelines, and work instructions developed by CSSD management.
To be appointed as a Grade 2 you must hold a Certificate III in Sterilisation Technology (or equivalent)
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive hospital environment where quality, safety, and teamwork are a priority.
About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)
We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.
If you care about high quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.
You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.
Relocating to the region?
The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.
Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Join our team and you’ll enjoy:
* Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
* Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
* Growth – access to professional and personal development
* Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
* Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
Need more information?
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about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Jodie Nixon on Jodie.Nixon@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day
Applications Close: 24 February 2026
NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au
You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.
This recruitment may be used to fill future positions for permanent, temporary and casual positions
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