Allied Health Assistant - Pharmacy Student (533247)

Department of Health; Tasmania; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness Passport

Job summary

The Department of Health is seeking Pharmacy Students to join as Allied Health Assistant – Pharmacy Students. These casual, fixed-term positions are designed to fit study commitments and work under supervision to support patient care, including dispensing and inventory tasks.

To qualify, you must be currently enrolled in a Bachelor of Pharmacy, have theoretical knowledge of pharmacy services, and be able to explain decisions to colleagues and patients.

Qualifications

• Current enrolment in tertiary education relevant to pharmacy (Bachelor of Pharmacy).
• Demonstrated theoretical professional knowledge about pharmacy services.
• Ability to explain decision making to colleagues, supervisors and patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist in dispensing and inventory services under supervision.
• Support patient care activities within pharmacy services.
• Work under the direction of a pharmacist or supervisory pharmacy technician.

Skills

Reasoning skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy student

Pharmacy units knowledge

Tertiary pharmacy program student

Job description

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 1. Current enrolment in tertiary education relevant to pharmacy (i.e. Bachelor of Pharmacy). 2. Demonstrated theoretical professional knowledge about pharmacy services and some understanding of pharmaceutical products used in health care. 3. 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.

Salary

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

• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family. More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here

Eligibility

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

• 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.

Statement of Duties

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

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.

Application Guide

• Applicant Guide.docx

Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

Contact person: Name: Tina Hodgetts Position: Pharmacy Support Officer Phone number: [phone] Email address: [e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania! Pharmacy careers in the Tasmanian Health Service Move to Tasmania | Tasmanian One Health Podcast - Spotify One Health Podcast - Apple Tasmanian Health Careers | Tasmanian Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023). Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.