Lead Pharmacy Technician – Aseptic Compounding

Northern Health; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five weeks annual leave

Senior 10% allowance

Salary packaging up to $12,000

Job summary

Northern Health is expanding its Pharmacy Department with a new state-of-the-art compounding suite opening in early 2027. You will lead day-to-day compounding operations, develop SOPs, supervise staff, and ensure aseptic quality across multiple campuses.

As Senior Pharmacy Technician Team Leader, you will partner with the Senior Pharmacist – Compounding Services, drive audits and continuous improvement, and mentor technicians in a safe, compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent.
• 5+ years’ experience, including 3+ years aseptic production.
• Experience supervising, training and developing pharmacy technicians.
• Knowledge of PIC/S GMP, USP compounding and cleanroom testing.
• Flexible for after-hours, on-call and multi-campus work.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day compounding suite operations and technician workflow.
• Develop SOPs, local guidelines and quality controls.
• Supervise, train and assess pharmacy staff competency.
• Monitor cleanroom environments, PPE and aseptic practice.
• Drive audits, KPIs and continuous service improvement.

Skills

5+ years experience

3+ years aseptic production

Supervise, train pharmacy technicians

PIC/S GMP knowledge

USP compounding knowledge

Flexible after-hours

Education

Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician)

Tools

Aseptic compounding equipment

Quality control procedures

Job description

Northern Health is expanding its Pharmacy Department with a new state-of-the-art compounding suite opening in early 2027. You will lead day-to-day compounding operations, develop SOPs, supervise staff, and ensure aseptic quality across multiple campuses.

As Senior Pharmacy Technician Team Leader, you will partner with the Senior Pharmacist – Compounding Services, drive audits and continuous improvement, and mentor technicians in a safe, compliant environment.