Sterilization Technician

Job Description:

Role title: Sterilization Technician

Role type: Casual

Department and location: Sterilising Team, St Vincent’s Private Hospital Griffith

Salary: $30.76 per hour + Super + Salary Packaging

Welcome to St Vincent’s Private Hospital Griffith, the Riverina community’s premier private hospital

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent’s Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat. As a modern, purpose-built facility, we feature three state-of-the-art operating theatres, advanced high-acuity private rooms, and a dedicated regional palliative care unit. We are proud to drive clinical excellence in the region, partnering with the onsite Baiada Murrumbidgee Teaching Centre to offer top-tier simulation training and continuous professional growth.

Centrally located in the heart of the Riverina, our modern hospital offers a seamless daily commute for locals and those travelling from surrounding regional hubs. With easy access and hassle-free onsite parking, you can enjoy a vibrant career in a thriving community hospital without the big-city hustle.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated Sterilising Technician with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team in the SSD department. We are seeking suitably qualified personnel to fill this position where the successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects required to service all sterile equipment used directly for patient care. The position involves participation in a rotating roster including morning and afternoon shifts and occasionally weekends.

• Overseeing the operations and coordinates the day-to-day sterilising services at SVPCHG is provided in line with all relevant Australian and International standards, in keeping with the philosophy, mission and values of St Vincent’s Private Hospital Sydney. 

• Ensuring all sterilising services is delivered within the scope of practice of the sterilising technician and by adhering to policies and procedures of SVPHS and St Vincent’s Health Australia (SVHA).

About you

• Sterilising Technology Certificate III from NSW TAFE preferred not essential 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

• Ability to work well in a team environment and individually. 

• Awareness of Quality Improvement and Work Health & Safety. 

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income

• For-Purpose Impact: Join a not-for-profit where surplus is reinvested into research & community care

• Specialised Care: Bring vital specialties like cardiology, ENT, & gastroenterology directly to the community

• Surgical Impact: Support overnight & day procedures in modern theatres, including advanced orthopaedics

• Community-First Nursing: Deliver high-acuity patient care within modern, single-occupancy private rooms

• Nurturing Talent: Advance your skills with the state-of-the-art Baiada Murrumbidgee simulation training labs

• Safe Staffing: Work with peace of mind under an historic EA delivering mandated nurse-to-patient ratios

• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 7th September 2026. Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

Please submit your resume.  A cover letter is welcome but not required.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

Any questions please feel free to email lee.vian@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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