Pharmacy Assistant/ Technician

NSW Health; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Salary packaging

Professional development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

NSW Health in Wagga Wagga is seeking a Pharmacy Assistant/Technician to join the busy team at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. You will work closely with pharmacists to deliver safe medication management and excellent patient service in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include dispensing, production tasks (sterile and non-sterile), and ensuring compliance with policies and legislation. The role also supports quality assurance programs and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy experience in dispensing and production.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Distribute medications safely and accurately.
• Provide patient service and dispensing.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile products.
• Ensure compliance with policies and legislation.
• Contribute to quality assurance and KPIs.
• Participate in performance development.

Skills

Communication

Dispensing

Non-sterile production

Distribution processes

Customer service

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

Employment Type:Permanent Part - Time (Starting in January 2027)
Position Classification: Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Technician – Grade 1/ 2
Remuneration:$66,939.37 - $85,248.83 per annum, pro rata(+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week:up to 18
Requisition ID:REQ700590
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital

About the role:

We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant / Technician to join our busy team based at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. In this role, you will work closely with our pharmacists to deliver exceptional healthcare and safe medication management to our community. You will be the first point of contact for patient inquiries and play a vital role in the smooth, accurate operation of our dispensary.

As the Pharmacy Assistant or Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Perform tasks of drug distribution necessary to ensure the safe and accurate distribution of medication.
• Provide patient service, pharmaceutical dispensing and production activities in their designated areas as outlined in the departmental Policy and Procedures Manual.
• Ensure that medications are used and managed in accordance with legislative requirements and hospital policies.
• Prepare sterile and non-sterile products according to the Department's Master Formulations.
• Participate in departmental quality assurance and key performance indicator programs.
• Participate in performance development processes to contribute to own professional growth and service outcomes.

What MLHD Offer:

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Competency in dispensing, non-sterile production, and distribution processes
• Excellent customer service and patient interaction skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
• Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise workflow and meet deadlines

For role related queries or questions contact Cindy Patterson – Chief Pharmacist on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined intheNSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete theOASV Undertaking/ Declaration FormandTB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.