Sterilising Technician | Full-time Permanent

Closes: 25 August 2026

Classification: Health Service Officer Level 3/4/5
Salary: $65,124 - $72,929 plus superannuation
Position No: 72068,Several-02RF8
Directorate: Canberra Health Services
Advertised (Gazettal date): 14 August 2026
Contact Officer: Dian Castelino on Dian.Castelino@act.gov.au or (02) 5124 7936

What can we offer you:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role:

The Sterilising Services section is embedded within the Infrastructure and Health Support Services Division and plays a critical role in supporting the delivery of safe patient care. Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, the successful applicant will be responsible for the decontamination, inspection, assembly, sterilisation and distribution of Reusable Medical Devices (RMDs) in accordance with relevant standards, policies and procedures. This role requires a strong commitment to quality, attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced healthcare environment.

Sterilising Services Health Service Officer (HSO) positions are broad banded and provide clear career progression opportunities. Upon successful completion of a Certificate III in Sterilising Services (HLT37015), a minimum of three years' experience working in a sterilising unit, and relevant competency requirements, HSO Level 3 employees may progress to HSO Level 4. Upon successful completion of a Certificate IV in Sterilising Services (HLT47015) or Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB40215), together with relevant competency and performance requirements, HSO Level 4 employees may progress to HSO Level 5.

For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Note: There are several full-time permanent positions available. These roles will be filled at Health Service Officer Levels 3, 4 or 5, depending on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement.

For more information on this position and how to apply “click here”

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.

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Note

These roles will be filled at Health Service Officer Levels 3, 4 or 5, depending on qualifications and experience, in line with the Enterprise Agreement.

Career interest categories:

Healthcare, Medical and Allied Services
Nursing