Introduction Sterilisation Technician Box Hill & Eltham locations Competitive salary including salary packaging 2 x Permanent Full-Time opportunities Who are we? healthAbility, as the name suggests, plays a unique and valuable role in the health system. We work to address the root causes of vulnerability, prevent disease and promote lifelong health outcomes, empowering people in our community to live their best life. Our role is also supporting people to self-manage long-term health conditions, such as diabetes and mental health challenges, with multidisciplinary teams delivering community-based programs in a comfortable setting. We also support people, including older people and people with disability, to stay living at home longer and to live well in their community. Our broad range of primary health services, care management and in home and community support services can be tailored to an individual’s needs and with major hubs in Box Hill and Eltham, these services can be delivered locally, in the Eastern and North Eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Why work with us? Although our clients are at the heart of what we do and we strive to positively impact our communities and those who need it most, the wellbeing of our employees is just as important. When joining healthAbility’s supportive, kind, caring and ethical culture, you are welcomed by multi-disciplinary teams passionate about the health and wellbeing of clients and communities, from prevention through to specialist care, and passionate about continually learning and building on their areas of expertise. We embrace this passion and are values driven, offering careers with meaning and environments that are flexible, evolving, creative and connected. healthAbility is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We promote a workplace that actively seeks to include, welcome and value unique contributions of all people. This means we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people with disabilities, LGBTIQ and from culturally diverse backgrounds to apply for this job, with age being no barrier. Description The opportunity: We are looking for a sterilisation technician to join our supportive and professional multidisciplinary teams in a full time capacity. Responsibilities include but are not limited to; Clean, decontaminate, inspect, and sterilise instruments in line with current guidelines and procedures. Operate and monitor sterilisation equipment including autoclaves, ultrasonic cleaners, and chemical disinfectants. Package, label, and store instruments to ensure safe transport and use across clinical areas. Conduct visual inspections of instruments to identify damage or malfunction and escalate concerns to appropriate personnel. Maintain accurate records of all sterilisation processes, equipment maintenance, and load validations. Ensure compliance with AS/NZS 4187 and relevant NSQHS Standards, particularly Standard 3 – Preventing and Controlling Infections. Monitor and maintain stock levels of sterilisation consumables and notify when supplies need replenishing. Dispose of contaminated or biohazardous materials according to established protocols. Skills And Experiences Our ideal candidate: Certificate IV in Sterilisation Services (HLT47015 or equivalent) Demonstrated experience in a sterilisation or central sterile services role within a healthcare setting. Comprehensive knowledge of infection prevention standards and sterilisation procedures. Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage time effectively. Familiarity with the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of sterilisation equipment. High attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant environment. Please apply here by submitting a cover letter addressing the key selection criteria with your CV. Thank you for your time and interest and please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted directly. Any enquiries can be made to Amber Freebairn at amber.freebairn@healthability.org.au See the video to hear from our employees why this opportunity is much more than a job and how healthAbility offers careers with meaning.
