Pharmacy Assistant/Technician (Grade 1/2)

Sydney 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

Salary Packaging

Professional development

EAP services

Influenza vaccination

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Sydney Local Health District is seeking a Pharmacy Technician/Assistant for Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. This permanent full-time position provides rotation among medication distribution, dispensary operations and manufacturing within the Pharmacy Department.

Open to Pharmacy Assistants through to Pharmacy Technicians up to Grade 2 depending on experience, with in-house training and opportunities for rotations to Balmain Hospital. NSW Health benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Certificate III or IV in Hospital/Health Pharmacy Support or equivalent.
• Competency in dispensing, non-sterile production and ward distribution.
• Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations (Technician Grades).
• Recent relevant pharmacy experience with pharmacy computer systems.

Responsibilities

• Rotation between medication distribution, dispensary rotations and manufacturing within the department.
• Open to rotations to Balmain Hospital depending on staffing and service needs.

Skills

Dispensing

Non-sterile production

Ward distribution

Pharmaceutical calculations

Education

Certificate III in Hospital/Health Pharmacy Support

Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Pharmacy Support

Tools

Pharmacy computer systems

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full 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.

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.

• 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.
• Maximise your earnings with Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing, and a Meal Entertainment Allowance. Learn more through SalaryPackagingPlus.
• 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.
• Complimentary annual influenza vaccination.
• 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).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

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Applications Close: 15 September 2026

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