Sterilising Technician

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Health Service Officer Level 3/4/5 (PN 72068, Various) 
Salary: $65,124 – $72,929 (Plus 12.5% Super) 
Location: Canberra Health Services, ACT
Section: Sterilising Services
Closing Date: 25 August 2026

What can we offer you: 

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:

To Apply: 

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description.

***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position***
 

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.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dian Castelino at (02) 5124 7*** or at **************@act.gov.au.

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