Lead Pharmacy Technician – Production

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 91,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 12 allocated days off per year

Salary packaging options (up to $9K +

Discounted gym memberships with a Gym/

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

SESLHD in Randwick, Sydney seeks a Lead Pharmacy Technician - Production to work with the Lead Pharmacist and Specialist Pharmacist to provide a high quality, safe and efficient service for the preparation of pharmaceutical and advanced therapeutic products.

You will supervise, educate and train staff in compounding and QA practices, and support continuous quality improvement within the pharmacy department, contributing to a multidisciplinary team across cancer care services.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician Certificate Course at Certificate Level IV or equivalent.
• Experience with complex tasks under supervision in areas such as cytotoxic drug reconstitution, sterile production or clinical trials.
• Proficiency with hospital pharmacy computer systems (e.g., iPharmacy), electronic medical records and clinical applications.
• Strong customer service and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a multidisciplinary team with initiative.
• Involvement in quality improvement activities and writing safe work practices.
• Experience supervising, coordinating and training staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise production activities and ensure QA practices.
• Provide education and technical support to staff in compounding and QA.
• Collaborate with pharmacists to maintain safe and efficient operations.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

ICT systems

Customer service

Team coordination

Quality improvement

Staff training

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certificate Level IV

Tools

iPharmacy

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacy Technician Grade 3
Remuneration: $90,837.67 - $93,857.25 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ697589
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Application Close: Sunday 18 October 2026
Where you'll be working
SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.
The Role
The Lead Pharmacy Technician - Production will work with the Lead Pharmacist - Cancer Care Services and the Specialist Pharmacist - Compounding and Quality Assurance to provide a high quality, safe, efficient and effective service for preparation of pharmaceutical and advanced therapeutic products.
The role will be responsible for supervision, education, training and technical support in compounding and Quality Assurance (QA) practices for staff in the pharmacy department.
Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.
  

Selection Criteria

• Successful completion of a nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician Certificate Course at Certificate Level IV or has qualifications deemed by the employer to be equivalent.
• Demonstrated pharmacy experience and competency in performing complex tasks under supervision of a pharmacist in specialist areas of practice such as cytotoxic drug reconstitution, sterile production or clinical trials.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively use workplace information technology, experience with hospital pharmacy computer systems (e.g. iPharmacy), electronic medical records and clinical applications
• Demonstrated high level customer service, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change.
• Demonstrated involvement in quality improvement activities, writing guidelines and safe work practices.
• Demonstrated skills in supervising, co-ordinating and training staff.
  

For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Van Schreven on [e-mail]
Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website