Pharmacy Assistant / Technician

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; Sur place; AUD 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Western Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant/Technician at Westmead Hospital to support safe and timely pharmaceutical services across inpatient and outpatient settings.

You will assist with dispensing, medication distribution, and sterile/non-sterile preparation, while adhering to legislation and hospital procedures. The role offers exposure to hospital pharmacy operations within NSW Health and requires flexibility for overtime and on-call shifts.

Qualifications

• Nationally recognised pharmacy qualification required.
• Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1 or 2 qualifications pathways available.
• Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support certificates required for Technician grades.

Responsabilités

• Deliver safe, accurate pharmaceutical services to patients at Westmead Hospital.
• Assist with dispensing and medication distribution.
• Prepare pharmaceutical products in line with approved master formulations and procedures.
• Support sterile and non-sterile manufacturing.
• Maintain quality and compliance with medication management requirements.
• Participate in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
• Work overtime, weekends and on-call shifts as rostered.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Sterile manufacturing

Overtime availability

Formation

Certificate II in Pharmacy Assistance

Certificate III in Community Pharmacy

Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support

Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support

Description du poste

Employment Details

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 2 years)
Position Classification: Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1, Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2, Pharmacy Technician Grade 1, Pharmacy Technician Grade 2
Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38

Location

Westmead Hospital

Where You'll Be Working

Join the pharmacy team at Westmead Hospital, a major healthcare facility within NSW Health, where your contribution helps support patient care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. You'll be part of a busy, patient-focused environment where accuracy, teamwork and a commitment to quality are essential. This is an opportunity to contribute to a vital hospital service while developing your experience in hospital pharmacy operations. Work alongside pharmacy colleagues and healthcare professionals in a dynamic hospital environment. Support medication services that make a tangible difference to patients and their healthcare journey. Gain exposure to hospital dispensing, pharmaceutical manufacturing and medication distribution. Contribute to culture of safety, continuous improvement and quality service delivery.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Pharmacy Assistant / Technician, you'll help deliver safe, accurate and timely pharmaceutical services to patients at Westmead Hospital. From dispensing and medication distribution to pharmaceutical preparation, you'll play an important role in supporting the effective delivery of hospital pharmacy services. Deliver safe medication distribution by supporting the accurate handling and supply of medicines in accordance with legislation and hospital procedures. Support dispensing and patient service across designated pharmacy areas, ensuring a responsive and patient-focused approach. Prepare pharmaceutical products by assisting with sterile and non-sterile manufacturing in line with approved master formulations and departmental procedures. Maintain quality and compliance by following medication management requirements and participating in quality assurance and performance improvement activities. Contribute to team success through ongoing professional development and flexibility to work overtime, weekends and on-call shifts as required by the departmental roster.

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications: Applicants without a nationally recognised pharmacy qualification will be classified as Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1. Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2 - Certificate II or III in Community Pharmacy provided by Pharmacy Guild/PSA. Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 - Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support. Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 - Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated good communication skills.
• Demonstrated satisfactory pharmacy dispensing experience in Australia (or equivalent).
• Demonstrated ability to prioritise large workload and have good time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Willing and able to participate in sterile (including cytotoxic) manufacturing.
• Must be willing and able to work late shifts and overtime on weekends as required.

Equal Opportunity and Inclusion

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Parking and Accessibility

Westmead Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

Application Closing

Applications Close: 1 November 2026

Requisition ID

REQ699568

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