Pharmacy Dispensary Technician - Byron

Northern NSW Local Health District; Ewingsdale; On-site; AUD 71,000 - 76,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging and novated leasing

Fitness discounts

Growth and professional development

Team culture and collaborative work

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Byron Central Hospital, part of the Northern NSW Local Health District, is seeking a Pharmacy Dispensary Technician to support medication provision. The role involves training pharmacy staff, stock control of controlled drugs, and ensuring accurate data flows through eMEDS and Discharge Script Tracker.

You'll contribute to ward stock reviews and daily pharmacy workflows, with opportunities for professional growth and a supportive team environment within the NSW health system.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy Dispensary Technician with relevant hospital pharmacy exposure.
• Experience in stock control and handling controlled drugs.
• Able to assist with training of pharmacy assistants.
• Proficient in managing pharmacy data and workflow tools.

Responsibilities

• Assist with in-house training for all pharmacy assistants.
• Stock control and management of Controlled Drugs, SAS, clinical trials or other medications in special programs.
• Ensure ward imprest supply is regularly reviewed for optimal stock on wards.
• Organise daily workflow of eMEDS and Discharge Script Tracker for accurate data collection.

Skills

Stock control

Pharmacy support

Dispenser training

eMEDS workflow

Education

Pharmacy Technician qualification

Tools

eMEDS

Discharge Script Tracker

Stock management system

Job description

High quality healthcare. Quality of life. Learn and grow in your career and in your life, with more opportunities and more flexibility.

Employment Type

Permanent Part Time

Position Classification

Pharmacy Tech Gde 1

Remuneration

$71,338.54 - $76,206.80 per annum, pro rata + super

Hours Per Week

24

Requisition ID

REQ698976

About The Role

Byron Central Hospital is seeking a Pharmacy Dispensary Technician to provide pharmacy support services related to the provision of medication to the Hospital. Your role would include:

• Assisting with in-house training for all pharmacy assistants
• Stock Control and management of Controlled Drugs, SAS, clinical trials or any other medication in special programs to ensure timely supply
• Ensuring ward imprest supply to all areas are regularly reviewed to achieve optimal stock on wards
• Organising and assisting with daily workflow of eMEDS and Discharge Script Tracker to ensure accurate data collection

The Byron Shire includes some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce. Find out more!

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high-quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals, community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network, truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high-quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care.

Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region?

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Join Our Team And You’ll Enjoy

• Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
• Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
• Growth – access to professional and personal development
• Team culture – work in a collaborative, flexible and supportive team environment
• Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

For role related queries or questions contact Rachel Wallen on [e-mail]

Applications Close: 8 November 2026

Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day

NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably. Please visit Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

To apply for this position, you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia. For more information, please see www.homeaffairs.gov.au

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).

You may be subject to a probationary period of six months from the date of appointment to this position.

This recruitment may be used to create an Eligibility List for similar roles in the future.

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