Job Description
Full job description
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Reference number
REQ656209
Occupation
Support Services
Work type
Part-Time
Location
Wollongong & The South Coast
Salary Information
$74779.72 - $77468.48
Closing date
03 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Empower safer healthcare from behind the scenes—lead, train, and elevate excellence as a Sterilisation Services Educator ensuring every instrument meets the highest standards of care.
$74,779.72 - $77,468.48 pro rata per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 28 hours per week | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ656209 | Applications close: 3 May 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
Step into a pivotal role at the heart of patient safety as a Sterilisation Services Educator, where you’ll lead, inspire, and upskill a dedicated team to deliver the highest standards in sterilisation practice. In this dynamic position, you’ll design and deliver engaging training programs, support ongoing staff development, and ensure all processes meet strict regulatory standards, including AS/NZ 4187. Working closely with the Sterilisation Services Manager and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll foster a strong learning culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure every instrument is processed with precision, care, and compliance. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes—elevating quality, safety, and excellence across the entire service.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions / selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Must hold Certificate III in Sterilisation Services.
Must hold Cert IV in Training and Assessment or enrolled with academic transcript evidence of course progression.
Current experience in all areas of the Sterilisation Services Department in an acute hospital setting, including Loan and Endoscope reprocessing.
This is a temporary parental leave relief position until 29 August 2027 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
For role-related queries or help applying, contact Amy Lochhead at [email protected]
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
Reference number
REQ656209
Occupation
Support Services
Work type
Part-Time
Location
Wollongong & The South Coast
Salary Information
$74779.72 - $77468.48
Closing date
03 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Empower safer healthcare from behind the scenes—lead, train, and elevate excellence as a Sterilisation Services Educator ensuring every instrument meets the highest standards of care.
$74,779.72 - $77,468.48 pro rata per annum + 12% super & salary packaging | Temporary Part Time 28 hours per week | Wollongong Hospital (TWH) | REQ656209 | Applications close: 3 May 2026
Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.
Step into a pivotal role at the heart of patient safety as a Sterilisation Services Educator, where you’ll lead, inspire, and upskill a dedicated team to deliver the highest standards in sterilisation practice. In this dynamic position, you’ll design and deliver engaging training programs, support ongoing staff development, and ensure all processes meet strict regulatory standards, including AS/NZ 4187. Working closely with the Sterilisation Services Manager and multidisciplinary teams, you’ll foster a strong learning culture, drive continuous improvement, and ensure every instrument is processed with precision, care, and compliance. This is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact behind the scenes—elevating quality, safety, and excellence across the entire service.
For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.
A little about us.
Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed-base count of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong here.
Benefits of working with ISLHD.
We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:
- Allocated Days Off (ADO) - once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
- Salary packaging - less tax and more take-home pay
- Novated leasing - lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible full-time employees)
- Fitness Passport - discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
Career progression, professional development and secondment opportunities
Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions / selection criteria within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:
Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Must hold Certificate III in Sterilisation Services.
Must hold Cert IV in Training and Assessment or enrolled with academic transcript evidence of course progression.
Current experience in all areas of the Sterilisation Services Department in an acute hospital setting, including Loan and Endoscope reprocessing.
This is a temporary parental leave relief position until 29 August 2027 with the possibility of an extension at same or reduced hours.
ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Need more information or help applying?
Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
Visit the Stepping Up website here. Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
Follow us on social media: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
For role-related queries or help applying, contact Amy Lochhead at [email protected]
ISLHD acknowledges that our health district is located on the unceded lands of the Aboriginal people who are the Traditional Custodians of the NSW South Coast.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Sterilisation Technician Grade 3 - Educator position is now open for candidates interested in the Technician Jobs sector. This role in Wollongong offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Technician Jobs is a plus.
