Full-Time Autoclave Operator (Production & Machinery Operator)

Challenger is an award-winning national industry leader, providing outsourced service solutions to a number of critical industries. Our prime coverage is within Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and the Gold Coast. Our capabilities and success lie within servicing the commercial cleaning, hospitality, food and beverage, food production, government, education, and aged care environment.

We are seeking reliable and safety-conscious individuals to join our team as Autoclave Operators at our Mascot site. This critical role involves operating large-scale industrial machinery used to sterilize bio-security waste.

This position is based within a dedicated quarantined room, requiring strict adherence to bio-security protocols and environmental controls. It is a physical, hands-on role essential to maintaining the high safety standards of the facility.

• Full-Time permanent opportunity with stable, ongoing employment.
• Consistent weekly hours in a secure and essential services industry.
• Comprehensive paid training and ongoing support provided.
• Opportunity to develop specialised machinery operation skills
• Career progression opportunities within a growing national business
• Convenient Mascot location with easy access to public transport.
• Opportunity to develop specialised skills in a highly regulated and compliance-focused environment.
• Join an award-winning national company with potential career growth opportunities.
• Play a vital role in supporting Australia's biosecurity and environmental safety standards.

Shift Availability

We are looking for candidates to cover:

• Afternoon Shift: 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM
• Weekend availability is highly regarded.

• Safely operate large-scale autoclave machinery within a quarantined environment.
• Monitor machine cycles and document results to ensure compliance with bio-security protocols.
• Complete production, sterilisation and compliance documentation accurately.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and basic troubleshooting.
• Handle and transport waste materials efficiently while maintaining the integrity of the quarantine zone.
• Report equipment faults, safety concerns, or process deviations to supervisors.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work environment by strictly adhering to all site-specific safety and hygiene standards.

• Reliable & Dependable: You take pride in being punctual, committed, and ready to contribute every shift.
• Safety-Focused: You understand the importance of following procedures and maintaining high safety standards. You
• Attention to Detail: You can accurately follow processes, complete documentation, and maintain compliance requirements.
• Physically Fit: Comfortable performing manual handling tasks and working in a hands-on operational environment.
• Team Player: You communicate effectively and work well with others to achieve operational goals.
• Relevant Experience: Experience in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, industrial cleaning, sanitation, production, or machinery operation is advantageous but not essential.

If you're a reliable, safety-focused individual looking for a stable Full-Time role with consistent hours and opportunities to develop specialised skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Join Challenger and become part of a team performing essential work that supports Australia's biosecurity and environmental standards. Apply now and take the next step in your career.

Candidates of an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply!