Pharmacy Assistant

Serco; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance – Thursday andFriday

On-site parking

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Serco is seeking a Dispensary Assistant to support pharmacy services at Lavarack Health Centre, Townsville, in a Defence setting. The role emphasizes accuracy, teamwork, and compliance within a structured healthcare environment.

You’ll work under the Pharmacist, manage stock, and assist patients and Defence personnel. This civilian role offers on-site parking and a supportive multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a pharmacy or dispensary environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to maintaining clinical and safety standards.
• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain Defence clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supporting dispensing activities under the supervision of the Pharmacist.
• Coordinating receipt and distribution of pharmaceutical stock.
• Managing stock rotation and monitoring expiry dates.
• Handling disposal of expired or damaged stock in line with policy.
• Supporting stocktakes of medical and dental supplies.
• Providing customer service and general dispensary support.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Safety standards

Education

Dispensary Assistant/Technician qualification or equivalent

Job description

Are you an organised and detail-focused Dispensary Assistant looking to make a meaningful impact in a unique healthcare setting? This is a great opportunity to support pharmacy services and deliver high-quality care to Defence members in a professional, team-focused environment.

What’s on offer

• Work-life balance – Thursday and Friday only
• Safe, respectful environment – structured and professional setting
• Collaborative team – feel supported in a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Meaningful work – support health outcomes for Defence members
• Civilian role – contribute without wearing the uniform
• Practical perks – free on-site parking
• Wellbeing support – mental health resources and EAP access

About Lavarack Health Centre

Lavarack Health Centre is located in Townsville at Lavarack Barracks, the largest Army base in Australia. It includes the Operational Deployment Force and facilities to undertake mission rehearsal exercises prior to deployment. The facility provides primary medical, underwater medical, surgical outpatient, dental, nursing, physiotherapy, mental health, and pharmaceutical care to approximately 8000 members. It also operates a 24/7 inpatient low dependency ward. The standard operating hours of the centre are generally 0730-1600 Monday – Friday

What you’ll do

• Supporting dispensing activities under the supervision of the Pharmacist
• Coordinating receipt and distribution of pharmaceutical stock
• Managing stock rotation and monitoring expiry datesHandling disposal of expired or damaged stock in line with policy
• Supporting stocktakes of medical and dental supplies
• Providing customer service and general dispensary support

What you bring

• Dispensary Assistant/Technician qualification or equivalent
• Recent experience in a pharmacy or dispensary environment
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to maintaining clinical and safety standards
• Australian Citizenship and ability to obtain Defence clearance

Who we are

Serco supports more than 12,000 professionals across Asia Pacific, delivering essential services in defence, health, justice, and beyond. Through our partnership with Bupa, we provide integrated on-base healthcare to Australian Defence Force personnel across 50+ locations.

Join Serco and provide quality healthcare for those who serve.