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Sterilisation Technician

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A Sterilisation Technician cleans and sterilises equipment and instruments for health facilities, ensuring proper procedures and organisation.

  • This role has a low level of AI exposure. Core skills such as adaptability, social intelligence, and complex physical tasks remain beyond the capabilities of current AI.
      • NSW
  • 10,000 people employed in Australia
AI exposure data adapted from Felten, Raj & Seamans (2021). Shortage data sourced from Jobs and Skills Australia (2024).

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In Australia, a full time Sterilisation Technician generally earns $1,167 per week ($60,684 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.

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This industry has seen an increase in employment numbers in recent years. There are currently 4,100 people working as a Sterilisation Technician in Australia compared to 3,500 five years ago. Sterilisation Technicians may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re interested in a career as a Sterilisation Technician, consider enrolling in a Certificate III in Sterilisation Services. This course covers cleaning and sterilising processes for hospitals, health clinics and nursing facilities. You’ll cover topics including using chemicals, sterilising loads and managing sterilised stock.

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Sterilisation Technician careers

A Sterilisation Technician sterilises equipment for a hospital or other health facility. You might work for a sterilisation service or in the sterilisation department of a large organisation. A Sterilisation Technician, or Sterilisation Assistant, may collect items, clean, disinfect and sterilise them and pack them ready for return. You might work with health care instruments, equipment or linen.

Sterilisation Technicians should be organised and able to meet timeframes and deadlines. It’s important that you follow correct procedures while carrying out your duties. Sterilisation Technicians should be able to work as part of a team and complete a range of administration tasks.