Sterilisation Technician

• Great team environment.
• Salary packaging options available to improve your net income.
• Great location, close to public transport.

St Luke's Care is an iconic private health organisation that has delivered excellence in care for over 100 years. Our Hospital, Aged Care facility, Rehabilitation and Home Care service are all committed to providing the highest quality care. We invest in our staff’s development and provide a culture that allows you to grow.

We are currently seeking a casual Sterilisation Technician to join our team and ensure the safe and efficient cleaning, sterilisation, and maintenance of medical instruments.

About the role

The Sterilisation Technician is responsible for the cleaning, sterilisation, packaging, and distribution of medical instruments and equipment. They ensure all reprocessed instruments meet infection control and sterilisation standards, supporting safe patient care.

The successful candidate will:

• Adhere to all sterilisation standards, including AS5369:2023 and other relevant standards, guidelines and policies.
• Certificate III sterilisation services (or working towards).

Key Responsibilities:

Decontamination & Cleaning:

• Receive and inspect used medical instruments and equipment.
• Clean and decontaminate instruments using approved methods (manual, washer-disinfectors).
• Follow infection control guidelines to prevent cross-contamination.

Sterilisation & Reprocessing:

• Operate and maintain autoclaves and other sterilisation equipment.
• Package and label instruments according to hospital protocols.
• Perform biological and chemical testing to ensure sterilisation effectiveness.
• Maintain accurate records of sterilisation cycles for compliance.

Inventory & Distribution:

• Organise and store sterile supplies in designated areas.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages.
• Ensure timely distribution of sterile instruments to operating theatres and wards.

Essential Criteria:

• Certificate in Sterilisation Technology or working towards.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Exceptional technical skills.
• Ability to remain calm in challenging situations.
• Ability to prioritise workload demands.
• Minimum 1 year experience working within a Hospital Sterile Supply Department.

How to Apply

Please submit your application including an up-to-date resume with relevant skills and experience and a cover letter addressing how you meet the criteria and your interest in the role.

If you would like to find out more about St Luke's Care, visit our website at www.slc.org.au

PROOF OF ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN AUSTRALIA MUST BE PROVIDED

ONLY SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED

All positions at St Luke's Care are subject to relevant character and probity checks including criminal record and/or working with children checks

Immunisation against specified infectious diseases (or proof of non-response) are also a requirement of employment at St Luke’s Care.

At St Luke's Care we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, equitable and safe for all. As part of our commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and from everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares St Luke's philosophy and values regardless of their age, gender, religion, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and/or family status.