Associate Dispenser I Opsm I C I Vic I Bendigo

Opsm; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 58,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued Day Off

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Professional development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff discounts and promotions

Close to transport

Culture of continuous learning

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is seeking an experienced Grade 3 Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Department. You will support aseptic and chemotherapy preparation, work autonomously, and contribute to safe, high-quality pharmacy services within a busy hospital setting.

As a senior member of the pharmacy technician team, you will collaborate with pharmacists and the broader Healthcare team, ensuring efficient dispensing, inventory management, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Experienced hospital pharmacy technician with advanced technical skills.
• Attention to detail in a busy hospital environment.
• Ability to work autonomously within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Providing aseptic services, including chemotherapy compounding, biohazard sterile preparations and sterile manufacturing
• Supporting satellite pharmacy and dispensary services
• Managing imprest supplies, inventory and stock
• Supporting PBS claims and associated processes
• Working autonomously while collaborating closely with pharmacists and the broader Pharmacy team
• Contributing your experience and technical expertise to the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality pharmacy services

Skills

Chemotherapy compounding

Aseptic services

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Hospital Pharmacy/Health Services Support

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 3 Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Department at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. You will bring advanced technical knowledge and experience to the role, working with a high degree of autonomy and accountability to support the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of pharmacy services. As a senior member of the pharmacy technician team, you will contribute across specialised pharmacy services, including aseptic and chemotherapy preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing aseptic services, including chemotherapy compounding, biohazard sterile preparations and sterile manufacturing
• Supporting satellite pharmacy and dispensary services
• Managing imprest supplies, inventory and stock
• Supporting PBS claims and associated processes
• Working autonomously while collaborating closely with pharmacists and the broader Pharmacy team
• Contributing your experience and technical expertise to the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality pharmacy services

Classification and Compensation

Pharmacy Technician Grade 3 TH10 ($68,384.16 per annum).

About You

You are an experienced hospital pharmacy technician with advanced technical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work confidently and autonomously within a busy hospital environment.

• Certificate IV in Hospital Pharmacy/Health Services Support, or equivalent
• A minimum of three years’ full-time experience as a qualified hospital pharmacy technician
• Chemotherapy compounding experience is highly desirable
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

• A healthy work/life balance, including a monthly Accrued Day Off for full-time employees
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Regular professional development opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives and confidential employee support
• Employee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation
• A convenient Fitzroy location close to public transport, cafés and Melbourne’s CBD
• A culture of continuous learning and improvement

The Pharmacy Department

The Pharmacy Department at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne provides comprehensive pharmacy services across acute, sub-acute and ambulatory care settings. Pharmacy technicians are integral members of the healthcare team, supporting the safe, efficient and timely delivery of medication management services through the use of pharmacy dispensing, inventory management and electronic medical record systems. Technicians work collaboratively with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in a highly regulated environment and contribute to service excellence, patient safety, continuous quality improvement and workforce development.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Contact

Helen Dixon, Deputy Director - Pharmacy

Closing Date

24 November :59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

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