Sterilising Technician (Gde 2) - Bankstown Hospital - Perm FT
South Western Sydney Local Health District
REQ665876
Requisition ID: REQ665876
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per week
Remuneration: $7016191 - $73275.93 per year + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) Bankstown Hospital
Delivering precision in decontamination, cleaning, packaging, and sterilization—ensuring every surgical instrument meets the highest standard of safety and care.
Achieve Something Great Join a dedicated Sterilising Services team committed to maintaining high standards of infection prevention and patient safety. The department supports a wide range of clinical areas, ensuring timely availability of sterile equipment to meet hospital demands
* Previous experience as a Grade 2 Sterilising Technician within a healthcare setting with sound knowledge of sterilising standards, infection control practices, and relevant guidelines.
* Contribute to the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare by supporting the reprocessing of reusable medical devices at Bankstown Hospital.
* Demonstrate initiative and continuous learning while adapting to evolving service needs and best practice standards. Apply and further develop your technical skills in a fast-paced setting with high workload demands and critical turnaround timeframes.
* Work within a collaborative and multidisciplinary team environment, supporting clinical services across the hospital.
* Enjoy flexible working arrangements, including rotating shifts, to support a 24/7 operational service.
Are You the Right Fit? You will thrive in this role if you can demonstrate the following skills and qualities:
* Strong attention to detail to ensure accurate cleaning, inspection, and sterilisation of medical devices.
* Effective communication and active listening skills when working with team members and clinical staff.
* Initiative and a willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously improve practice. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to support patient care outcomes.
* Manage time effectively and prioritise tasks to meet high workload demands and strict turnaround timeframes. Ability to follow documented procedures and maintain accurate records.
* Physical capability to undertake manual handling tasks as required.
Selection Criteria To help us assess your suitability for the role, please tell us as much as you can about yourself in response to the questions below.
* Certificate II or III in Health Service Assistance (Sterilisation Services) or equivalent.
* Describe the steps you take to maintain compliance with AZ5369:2023 during daily reprocessing tasks.
* Provide an example of how you have worked effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
* Describe your experience with endoscope reprocessing and how you ensure compliance with relevant standards and guidelines.
* Explain how you identify and report faults or issues with instruments or equipment.
More Than Just a Job – Why Work With Us?
Annual leave with 17.5% leave loading (for full-time and part-time staff)
One extra day off each month for full-time employees
Work‐Life Balance
Flexible work options, including hybrid and varied hours (depending on the role)
Paid maternity and parental leave
Generous leave options like long service and carers leave
Free and confidential support for staff and their families via our Staff Wellbeing and Support Service (EAP)
Wellbeing programs that promote mental health, resilience, and balance
Additional Information
Temporary visa holders
May be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found.
South Western Sydney Local Health District is dedicated to fostering a child‐safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well‐being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.
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