Overview
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Department of Health, Tasmania
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The Team
The LGH Sterilising Department team includes a Nurse Unit Manager, Registered Nurse, System's Administrative Officer, Loan Set Coordinator and multiple Sterilising Technicians. They promote the CARE values of the Department of Health, the guiding principles in promoting health and wellbeing within a multidisciplinary environment.
The Role
The Sterilising Department Technician is responsible for the identification of, handling, decontamination, packaging, sterilisation and dispatch of Reusable Medical Devices (RMDs). These are distributed to the Operating Room Suite (ORS), internal wards, departments and external customers.
You will need
Knowledge of, and experience in, sterilising technology and/or qualifications in, or willingness to undertake, a Sterilising Technology course.
Ability to obtain a thorough knowledge of instruments/equipment and supplies processed in SD, and to initiate appropriate action and follow protocols for the decontamination and sterilisation of equipment.
Knowledge of infection control principles applicable to the sterilisation department processes and procedures, as guided by AS5369:2023 Standard.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the remainder of the selection criteria of this position, to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Multiple permanent full time and part time, shift worker (set rotational) positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as you would like to join our team.
Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary:
$67,193 to $72,126 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary Packaging:
You'll have access to salary packaging a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
Professional development and ongoing education.
Fitness Passport – You and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Holds or willingness to work towards the relevant qualification.
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download
Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents: Review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties: Generic Sterilising Department Technician OHO3 (Aug 2025).docx
Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered. You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the listed contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Jon Taylor
Position: Nursing Unit Manager - Sterilising Department
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What it is like working at the Department of Health?
Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values. We encourage applicants from diverse communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
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