Technical Aide - Operating Suite

About this role

* Join a leading tertiary hospital at Westmead Health Precinct * Support life-saving surgical and anaesthetic services * Ongoing learning in a highly specialised clinical environment Help prepare, sterilise and manage critical surgical and anaesthetic equipment, ensuring safe patient care in a fast-paced Operating Suite. Employment Type: Permanent Full Time Position Classification: Sterilisation Technician Grade 2 Remuneration: $ 72,968.59 - $ 76,206.80 per annum Hours Per Week: 38 Location: Westmead Hospital Where you'll be working Westmead Hospital is one of Australia's largest and busiest health services, delivering world-class care across a broad range of specialties. As part of the Operating Suite team, you will play an essential role in supporting surgical and anaesthetic services by ensuring critical instrumentation and equipment are available, safe and ready for use. You'll join a collaborative, patient-focused team committed to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. * Work within a large multidisciplinary Operating Suite at Westmead Hospital * Be part of a supportive and inclusive team environment * Access ongoing education, training and professional development opportunities * Contribute to high-quality patient care and infection prevention practices * Work in a dynamic environment that values teamwork, safety and continuous improvement What you'll be doing As a Technical Aide – Operating Suite, you will be responsible for the collection, cleaning, thermal disinfection, assembly, sterilisation and distribution of reusable medical and surgical instruments, with a focus on equipment used to support anaesthetic services. Working independently and as part of a team, you will help ensure compliance with Australian Standards, infection prevention requirements and workplace safety obligations. * Prepare and set up sterile instruments and consumables for routine and emergency surgical cases * Clean, process, track and sterilise reusable medical equipment and instrumentation in accordance with AS/NZS 4187 standards * Maintain stock levels, replenish supplies and report equipment or inventory issues * Assist with the processing of anaesthetic breathing systems, scopes and specialised equipment * Support safe, efficient theatre operations through effective teamwork, quality improvement and adherence to infection control and WHS requirements Make a difference where it matters most Join NSW Health and help deliver safe, high-quality healthcare to our community. If you're committed to excellence, thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment and want to be part of a team that supports outstanding patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and enjoy a rewarding career with NSW Health where your work truly matters. How to Apply Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date. Essential Criteria * Qualification: Sterilisation Services Certificate III Selection Criteria * Certificate in Sterilizing Services, and experience in working in a Hospital Sterilizing Services Department. * Sound understanding and knowledge of Infection Control requirements, standards AS/NZS4187 and ISO in a health care setting. * Effective interpersonal/communication skills with a demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships with workers and clients. * Excellent time management and organisation skills with attention to detail. * Ability to work collaboratively within a team and busy environment with changing priorities and work demands, using initiative * Knowledge and understanding of WH&S legislation and manual handling techniques to maintain safety within the workplace. Requisition ID: REQ669093 Applications Close: 28th July 2026 Need more information ? * Find out more about applying for this position. * Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria. * Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications. * For inquiries about the role, contact Lee-Ann.Sylvester at Lee-Ann.Sylvester@health.nsw.gov.au People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ . Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.