Pharmacy Assistant/ Technician

Murrumbidgee Local Health District; Wagga Wagga; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Salary packaging

Professional development

Health & wellbeing programs

Job summary

Murrumbidgee Local Health District invites applications for a Pharmacy Assistant/Pharmacy Technician to join the team at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. This permanent part-time role supports pharmacists with dispensing, production, and patient service, contributing to safe medication management.

You will work up to 18 hours per week, starting January 2027, with a pro rata package including superannuation and leave loading.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

• 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:

• 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 [e-mail] for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 15 November 2026 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 in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process.