Pharmacy Assistant

Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service; Toowoomba Regional; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

EAP & private health discounts

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant to support safe and timely access to medicines across our health service in the Darling Downs region. You'll work with pharmacists and healthcare teams to maintain medication supply and contribute to quality operations.

The role requires a Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support, strong attention to detail, and a collaborative approach.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support or an accepted pathway.
• Knowledge of medication dispensing processes, pharmacy legislation and inventory management.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Collaborative teamwork with pharmacists and colleagues; hospital experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely supply of medicines to patients.
• Maintain reliable medication inventory systems and ensure stock is compliant.
• Assist in preparation, packaging and quality assurance of pharmacy products.
• Work with pharmacists to improve service efficiency and patient care.

Skills

Pharmacy knowledge

Medication dispensing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support

Tools

Inventory management systems

Job description

Join Darling Downs Health as a Pharmacy Assistant and help ensure patients receive the medications and pharmacy support they need, when they need it. Based in the Darling Downs region, you'll be part of a collaborative pharmacy team, building your skills across medication supply, inventory management, and patient-focused healthcare services.

What Your Day Could Look Like

As a Pharmacy Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting safe and timely access to medicines for patients across our health service. From helping maintain medication supply to contributing to quality pharmacy operations, you'll work alongside pharmacists and healthcare teams to deliver positive patient outcomes every day.

Every Day, You'll Contribute By

• Supporting the accurate and timely supply of medicines so patients receive the treatment they need without delay.
• Helping maintain reliable medication inventory systems, ensuring pharmacy stock is available, compliant and well managed.
• Contributing to the preparation, packaging and quality assurance of pharmacy products that support safe care delivery.
• Working closely with pharmacists and colleagues to improve service efficiency and deliver high-quality pharmacy support across the health service.

Let's talk about you!

You're someone who brings care, attention to detail and a genuine commitment to supporting patient wellbeing. You take pride in getting the small things right because you know they make a big difference to patient care. Whether you're managing pharmacy stock, supporting medication supply or collaborating with colleagues, you lead with compassion, integrity and respect while embracing opportunities to learn and grow. You're not just looking for a job, you're looking for a chance to contribute to a team that makes a meaningful impact in its community.

Here's What Will Help You Thrive In This Role

• Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support, or an accepted pharmacy qualification pathway.
• Knowledge of medication dispensing processes, pharmacy legislation and pharmaceutical inventory management.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation skills and the ability to interpret prescriptions accurately.
• A collaborative approach with the ability to build positive working relationships and contribute to a supportive team environment. You'll stand out from the crowd if you have experience in a hospital pharmacy setting and/or experience supporting sterile production, pharmaceutical repackaging or specialised medication services.

Above all, you'll bring the values we live by at Darling Downs Health: Compassion, Integrity, Dignity, Innovation and Courage.

Why Join Darling Downs Health?

At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference – and the career possibilities are endless.

Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.

Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.

Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:

• Maximise your take‑home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlements
• Enjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and variety
• Access professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathways
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.
• Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.

For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health Benefits

Your future is here. Where are you?

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.

Find out more about us!

Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:

www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdowns

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Occupational group

Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support