Steritech is currently seeking a Maintenance Technician on a permanent, full-time basis, to help us keep our operations running smoothly.
About Us
Steritech is the leading and trusted contract sterilisation and decontamination processor in the Asia-Pacific region, and one of the largest worldwide. We are a customer and employee focused business that provides clients with unique opportunities to open their business to new markets through innovative, technically advanced solutions.
Position Overview
We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Maintenance Technician to join our high-performing operations team. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in maintaining the reliability, safety, and efficiency of our plant, equipment and site infrastructure. If you’re technically minded, proactive, and thrive in a fast-paced, regulated environment – we want to hear from you.
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be the primary contact for all breakdown and maintenance tasks, ensuring equipment is kept in optimal working condition to support smooth and safe operations. You’ll also contribute to preventive maintenance, after-hours support, contractor management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Lead and perform day-to-day maintenance tasks on plant, site, and equipment
* Respond to breakdowns and participate in the after-hours call-out roster
* Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic issues
* Maintain, source, and procure spare parts and tools as needed
* Schedule and plan maintenance works with operational teams to minimise downtime
* Monitor and improve preventive maintenance programs
* Support inspections, compliance, and facilities maintenance
* Train team members in basic maintenance tasks and promote internal capability
* Uphold safety, quality, and regulatory standards at all times
Key Requirements
About You
Success in this role will come from your practical experience, reliability, and focus on working safely every day. You will also have the following:
Essential Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
* Current Driver’s Licence and Forklift Licence
* Proven experience in a maintenance or technician role (e.g. fitter/turner)
* Strong knowledge of plant infrastructure and industrial equipment
* Practical experience with mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
* A proactive, problem-solving mindset with excellent attention to detail
* Strong time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities
* Commitment to safety, compliance, and continuous improvement
* Ability to work independently and communicate effectively with teams and contractors
Preferred Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
* Tertiary qualification in Engineering or similar field
* Electrician Grade A licence
* Welding skills
* QAP Accreditation (or willingness to obtain)
* First Aid and CPR (or willingness to obtain)
* Experience in EtO/Gamma Irradiation environments or other highly regulated industries such as medical device or pharmaceutical manufacturing
Application Requirements
1. Steritech ONLY accepts applications from all people with the right to live and work in Australia.
2. Please include a covering letter addressed to the Hiring Manager.
3. Preferred candidates will need to provide professional referees to provide working references.
4. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a Pre-employment Medical check and National Police check.
Why Join Us?
* Stable, full-time role in a highly regulated and purpose-driven industry
* Opportunity to work on varied maintenance activities across plant and site
* Supportive team environment with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing
* Ongoing development and training opportunities
Diversity Equality and Inclusion Declaration
Steritech is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. We are committed to a culture of diversity and inclusion that embraces and celebrates the differences and similarities within our people.
Steritech welcomes and encourages applicants from all backgrounds, and all suitable candidates will be considered regardless of age, ability, race, gender expression, sex, cultural background, spiritual beliefs or lived experience.