Pharmacy Technician

Eastern Health; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support for staff

Salary packaging options and discounts

Job summary

Eastern Health in Melbourne's eastern suburbs is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to support medicine distribution, aseptic manufacturing, and potential work in chemotherapy within a modern facility. The role offers opportunity to join a friendly, multidisciplinary team and contribute to patient care.

Eligibility to work in Australia is required. The successful applicant will be expected to participate in compliance with vaccination requirements and safety standards, with interview processes and

Qualifications

• Can work within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Have strong interest in aseptic manufacturing including cytotoxic manufacturing.
• Have experience as a Pharmacy Technician (not essential but highly desirable)

Responsibilities

• The Pharmacy Technician provides: The opportunity to participate in medicine distribution from purchasing to imprest, dispensing and extemporaneous manufacturing.
• Compounding aseptic and chemotherapy in a modern, purpose-built facility
• Joining a friendly and supportive team to provide pharmaceutical care for patients

Skills

Teamwork

Aseptic Manufacturing Interest

Pharmacy Technician Experience

Job description

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• Close to public transport and dining options

Eastern Health is one of Victoria's largest public health services. As a values-led, integrated service united by our Healthier Together promise, we deliver high-quality care, support and service to a broad and diverse community across Melbourne's east and beyond.

About the role

The Pharmacy Technician provides:

• The opportunity to participate in medicine distribution from purchasing to imprest, dispending and extemporaneous manufacturing.
• Compounding aseptic and chemotherapy in a modern, purpose-built facility
• The potential to work in specialist areas such as clinical trials
• Joining a friendly and supportive team to provide pharmaceutical care for patients

What you'll bring

• Can work within a multi-disciplinary team
• Have strong interest in aseptic manufacturing including cytotoxic manufacturing
• Have experience as a Pharmacy Technician (not essential but highly desirable)

What we offer

Being part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts. We offer a range of benefits including:

• Investment in your career through continuous learning, mentoring, professional development, and opportunities to progress into specialist, leadership or advanced practice pathways.
• Work-life balance with flexible working arrangements, study and professional development leave, and leave purchasing options.
• Wellbeing support through fitness programs, confidential employee assistance services for you and your family, and 24/7 access to a range of support resources.
• Financial incentives to help you make the most of your earnings, including salary packaging through Maxxia, novated leasing options, and employee discounts on health insurance, banking and more.

You must be eligible to work in Australia. Applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications as the advertisement may close prior to the closing date.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange an interview, and all applicants will be advised of the outcome of their application. Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory National Police Check, compliance with mandatory vaccination requirements, including annual influenza vaccination, and evidence of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases where required.

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability across the communities we serve and within our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• We are shaping a culture that delivers exceptional care for our community, and an exceptional experience for all the people who make it possible.

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Job Posting End Date: 29 October 2026

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