Pharmacy Assistant/Technician (Grade 1/2)

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 67,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Paid Parental Leave

Annual Leave Loading

Salary Packaging

Novated Leasing

Meal Entertainment Allowance

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Fitness Passport access

Telehealth nutrition support

Job summary

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney is seeking a Pharmacy Technician. The role covers distribution, dispensing and production tasks within a rotating framework under the Deputy Director of Pharmacy, with potential moves to Balmain Hospital.

Candidates may be Pharmacy assistants up to grade 2, with Diploma/Certificate qualifications and experience using pharmacy computer systems. NSW Health supports ongoing professional development and staff welfare initiatives.

Qualifications

• Completion of Certificate III or Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Pharmacy Support or equivalent.
• Competency in dispensing, non-sterile production and ward distribution.
• Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations.

Responsibilities

• Rotational duties across medication distribution, dispensary and manufacturing.
• Potential rotations to Balmain Hospital.
• Professional development and in-house manufacturing skills training.

Skills

Pharmacy experience

Pharmacy computer systems

Education

Certificate III in Hospital/Health Pharmacy Support

Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Pharmacy Support

Tools

Pharmacy software

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time; 38 hours per week
Position Classification:Pharmacy Assistant/Technician (Grade 1/2)
Remuneration:$66,939 - $85,248 per annum + Superannuation
Location: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
Requisition ID:REQ690091

An opportunity exists for a suitable candidate to join the Pharmacy service at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital as a Pharmacy Technician.

About the Role

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital provides a comprehensive range of clinical services to residents of the Sydney Local Health District and has specialised areas of practice in liver, renal and bone marrow transplant, Melanoma therapy, Haematology, Cardiology and Mental Health. The pharmacy department also provides clinical trials, outpatients and production unit services.

This role sits under the supervision of the Deputy Director of Pharmacy, and is rotational between medication distribution responsibilities, dispensary rotations and manufacturing within the department. There is also potential for rotations to Balmain Hospital. The position is open to pharmacy assistants through to Pharmacy technicians up to grade 2 depending on prior experience. Professional development of our staff is encouraged and supported with training for manufacturing skills provided in-house.

• Completion of a Certificate III (or willing to undertake) or Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Pharmacy Support or relevant qualifications deemed by the Health Administration Corporation to be equivalent; competency in dispensing, non-sterile production and ward distribution; and ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations (Technician Grades only).

Recent relevant pharmacy experience, with proven experience using pharmacy computer systems.

Benefits and Perks!

Monthly Accrued Day Off (ADO) for full-time employees, plus an additional public holiday during the Christmas period to enjoy with family and friends.

Paid Parental Leave and Annual Leave Loading.

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Access ongoing professional development opportunities through Sydney Education, including free courses, qualifications, and coaching programs.

Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services available for employees and their immediate families.

Enjoy discounted Fitness Passport membership and access to free telehealth nutrition and wellness support from qualified professionals.

For more information about other benefits, please visit SLHD Benefit .

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health

This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy( PD2026_004 ) .

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