"Sterilisation Technician"

Sterilisation Technician

Parklands Dr, Southport QLD 4215, Australia

• Full-time
• Primary Location (Campus): Gold Coast Campus
• Employment Type: Full Time
• Department ID: Griffith Health Clinics - GHC
• Appointment Type: Continuing

Company Description

Every institution values excellence. What matters most is why.

Griffith was created to be a different type of university. You’ll find we’re about leading research, academic excellence, and the transformative power of education. But what sets us apart is why those things matter and how you’ll achieve them.

Why? Griffith brings together exceptional minds like yours from across the globe and from all walks of life. Here, we do incredible work, questioning and challenging, always in the pursuit of excellent.

Job Description

Griffith Health Clinics is a multi-disciplinary primary health care service within Griffith University. Specifically working in our student led Dental Clinic we are seeking dynamic and passionate Sterilisation Technician to join our team.

Griffith University is currently ranked no. 2 for Dentistry and Oral Health, this is where you get to make an impact working within our multi-story 100+ chair Dental Clinic to help facilitate student placement requirements for our dental students.

As a Sterilisation Technician, key responsibilities for this role will include:

• Prepare and sterilise Reusable Medical Devices (RMDs) in strict accordance with Australian Standards, ensuring the highest level of safety and hygiene.
• Ensure the efficient operation of sterilisation and dispensary to provide seamless support to the Learning & Teaching and Suites Teams.
• Provide administrative support to the Team Leader and assist the broader dental clinic team, including students, in maintaining smooth operations.
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the clinic, which includes sterilising and maintaining dental equipment.

This is a continuing, full-time position based at the Dental Clinic on our Gold Coast campus. The successful candidate will be required to work shifts from Monday to Friday, from 7:30am to 3:30pm or 12:30pm to 8:30pm. Shift times will vary depending on business needs and may change daily.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will hold an Australian Dental Assistant qualification or recognised equivalent together with a current CPR / First Aid Certificate from a recognised provider or be willing to obtain one prior to commencing work. Certificate in Australian Sterilisation Services will be highly desirable for the CSSD positions.

In addition to the above, you will demonstrate:

• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work under supervision and ensure smooth clinic operations.
• Strong administrative skills.

Salary range

The full-time base salary for a HEW Level 3 is in the range $62,112 - $68,660 per annum, plus 17% employer superannuation. The total FTE package is in the range $72,671 - $80,332 per annum.

Additional Information

Why join Griffith?

As a values-led organisation, at Griffith University, we've worked hard to create a dynamic and strong organisational culture. We offer:

• Salary packaging options and corporate health discounts.
• Generous leave entitlements including paid parental leave and leave loading.
• Support with future learning opportunities through our educational staff assistance scheme.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information, please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page.

How to apply

At Griffith, we’re committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment for all - whoever you are and wherever you’re from. If you require any accommodations, we welcome you to let us know so we can work with you to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

Griffith University values diversity, inclusion and flexibility and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, and people of all backgrounds to apply. For more information, please visit our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion page. Griffith University also maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy against all forms of modern slavery. For more information, please refer to Griffith’s Modern Slavery Policy.

Please submit your application online and ensure it includes the following:

• A covering letter outlining your suitability for the role (please refer to the About You section above and the position description).
• Current curriculum vitae/resume including full contact details.

Applicants must have unrestricted work rights. Successful candidates may be subject to a criminal history check.

Further Information

For further information specifically about this role, please contact Yasmin Whitney, Dental Clinic Manager at y.whitney@griffith.edu.au. 

For further application and recruitment advice, please contact Jinita Dhall, Talent Acquisition Partner on j.dhall@griffith.edu.au.  

For application support, please contact People Services on +61 (07) 3735 4011 and quote reference number REF5805R.

Closing date: Tuesday, 27 August 2024 at 11:59pm AEST. All applications must be submitted online.