Pharmacy Assistant

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service; Rockhampton Regional; In loco; AUD 50.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Ongoing Professional Development

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Descrizione del lavoro

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service Rockhampton Hospital Pharmacy Department is seeking a motivated Pharmacy Assistant to support pharmacists in delivering safe medication services for inpatients and outpatients. You will prepare, dispense and supply medications, help manage stock, and assist with PBS claims while maintaining accurate records.

You'll work within a supportive team, gain practical experience in quality improvement and medication safety, and develop your skills under the

Competenze

• You hold or are motivated to gain a Certificate III in Community or Hospital Pharmacy Support; support may be provided.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working with a team and patients.
• Comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office applications.

Mansioni

• Prepare, dispense and supply medications and support pharmacists in safe, accurate medication services.
• Help manage pharmacy stock, orders, deliveries, expiry dates and ward imprest supplies.
• Collaborate across pharmacy areas, mentor teammates, and maintain organised operations.
• Maintain records, assist with PBS claims and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Conoscenze

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Computer literacy

Microsoft Office

Formazione

Certificate III in Community or Hospital Pharmacy Support

Descrizione del lavoro

Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service – Rockhampton QLD

About us

At Rockhampton Hospital Pharmacy Department, we're passionate about keeping Central Queenslanders healthy and safe. We provide pharmacy services to hospital inpatients and outpatients, ensuring medications are used safely and effectively.

Working alongside our healthcare colleagues, we deliver expert, patient-centred care and support National Safety and Quality Health Service Standard 4 – Medication Safety. Together, we make a difference, one patient at a time!

About the role

• Make medication magic happen. Prepare, dispense and supply medications, compound non-sterile products and support pharmacists in delivering safe and accurate medication services.


• Keep things running smoothly. Help manage pharmacy stock, orders, deliveries, expiry dates and ward imprest supplies to ensure everything is where it needs to be.


• Be a team player. Work across different pharmacy areas, support and mentor fellow team members, and help keep our department organised and efficient.


• Keep learning and improving. Maintain accurate records, assist with PBS claims, participate in quality improvement and staff development, and follow all relevant policies, procedures and legislation.

About you

• You hold a Certificate III in Community or Hospital Pharmacy Support (or equivalent), or you're motivated to gain one! Applicants willing to complete the qualification are encouraged to apply, with support potentially available. A separate competency is required for controlled drug imprest duties.


• Love working with people, building positive relationships and being part of a supportive team that makes a real difference to patient care.


• Great communication skills, a friendly and professional approach, and are comfortable using computers and Microsoft Office.


• Reliable, take pride in your work and have an interest in pharmacy services, medication safety and stock management. You're happy to learn, show initiative and work under the guidance of a Pharmacist.

What we offer

Total remuneration value of up to $86,144 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $35.96 - $38.06 p.h.


• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution


• 17.5% leave loading

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities


• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety


• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options


• Paid Parental Leave


• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• Discounted Private Health Insurance


• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

Applications close: Tuesday, 17 November 2026