Allied Health Assistant - Pharmacy Student (533247)

Department Of Health, Tasmania; Launceston; Vor Ort; AUD 70.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

The Department of Health, Tasmania is seeking Pharmacy Students to work as Allied Health Assistant - Pharmacy Students under supervision. The casual, fixed-term roles support dispensing and inventory tasks and align with Bachelor of Pharmacy studies.

Flexible hours are offered to suit study commitments. Eligibility includes current enrolment in a relevant pharmacy program and completion of pharmacy units; contact Tina Hodgetts for details.

Qualifikationen

• Must be enrolled in a Bachelor of Pharmacy program.
• Demonstrated theoretical knowledge of pharmacy services.
• Ability to explain decisions to colleagues, supervisors and patients.
• Refer to the Statement of Duties for selection criteria.

Aufgaben

• Assist in dispensing and related pharmacy tasks under supervision.
• Provide inventory services and support patient care as directed.
• Work with a pharmacist or supervisory technician to ensure safe care.

Kenntnisse

Reasoning skills

Explain decisions

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Certificate IV Allied Health Assistance (or equivalent)

Jobbeschreibung

The Role

We are currently seeking Pharmacy Students to work as part of our team, assisting in the provision of safe and effective pharmacy services. Pharmacy students will be employed as Allied Health Assistant - Pharmacy Students and work under the direction of a pharmacist or supervisory pharmacy technician to participate in activities that support patient care, such as dispensing, inventory services and more.

These casual roles are specifically designed for students who are currently studying a Bachelor of Pharmacy and offer flexibility that suits your study commitments.

You will need

• Current enrolment in tertiary education relevant to pharmacy (i.e. Bachelor of Pharmacy).
• Demonstrated theoretical professional knowledge about pharmacy services and some understanding of pharmaceutical products used in health care.
• Sound reasoning skills and the ability to explain decision making to colleagues, supervisors, and patients.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

• Fixed term, casual, position working as and when required, commencing from January for approximately 12 months
• Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary

$70,033 to $75,114 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Union Wages Agreement 2025

Benefits available to eligible candidates

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Eligibility

• Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent qualification, or a commitment to attain this qualification and;
• Completion of units relevant to Pharmacy; or,
• Tertiary student of an approved Pharmacy program of study at a recognised tertiary institution

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties:

• Generic Allied Health Assistant - Pharmacy Student OHO3 (September 2025).docx

Application Guide:

• Applicant Guide.docx

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Tina Hodgetts

Position: Pharmacy Support Officer

Phone number: [phone]

Email address: [e-mail]

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