Pharmacy Technician

The GEO Group; Fulham; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised meals

Free Parking

Uniform provided

Professional Development Benefits

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia is seeking a Pharmacy Technician at Fulham Correctional Centre, VIC. The role supports medication management, preparation for rounds, administration assistance and inventory control. Rotating roster includes evenings and weekends.

The successful candidate will have relevant Certificate III or healthcare qualifications, hospital or community pharmacy experience, and strong communication and IT skills. Australia-wide security and compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Completion of dispensary/tech support modules is highly desirable.
• Previous experience as a pharmacy technician in hospital or community settings is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing medications within scope of practice.
• Prepare for medication administration rounds and assist in administration.
• Help manage medication inventory and orders under supervision.
• Work within a rotating roster including weekends and shift work.

Skills

Dispensary experience

Teamwork

IT skills

Communication

Education

Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician or Community Pharmacy) / equivalent

Medication assistance course (Assist Clients with Medication)

Undergraduate degree in Nursing or Pharmacy with medication courses

Job description

Full-Time Pharmacy Technician

Salary of $65,000, plus superannuation

Subsidised meals, Free Parking, Uniform and Professional Development Benefits

About the role

Opportunities exist for Part Time and Full Time Pharmacy Technicians. Full Time salary $65k +Super (adjusted for pro-rata part-time hours).

The role of the Pharmacy Technician at Fulham Correctional Centre is to assist, within their scope of practice, with the management of medications. This includes assisting in the preparation for medication administration rounds, administering of prescribed medication, assisting in the management of medication inventory and ordering medication and other pharmaceuticals under supervision.

Please note: The role will be on a rotating roster encompassing shift work and weekend work.

Qualifications and Experience: (one of the below)

• Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician or Community Pharmacy) course or equivalent as approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
• “Assist Clients with Medication” course as part of a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Health Care (e.g. Nursing Assistant).
• Successful completion of medication related courses as part of an undergraduate degree in Nursing or Pharmacy.

The ideal candidate will have:

Essential:

• Completion of dispensary assistant module is highly desirable.
• Previous experience as a pharmacy/dispensary technician in a hospital of community environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to work within teams and collaboratively across teams.
• Strong computer and information technology skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and education.

Desirable:

• Previous experience administering medications.

Other Requirements of the role:

• Completion of a dispensary assistant module will be highly regarded
• Medication Administration/Pharmacy Tech
• Valid Australian driver’s licence.
• Ability to work within a prison setting, which will involve direct contact with people in prison associated with the delivery of healthcare.
• Satisfactory completion of a National Criminal History Check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Working outside of ordinary business hours may be required.

About GEO

Fulham Correctional Centre is part of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd (GEO). GEO is the leading provider of privately managed correctional services in Victoria.

Fulham Correctional Centre is the largest privately managed prison facility in rural Victoria, located in Fulham. With a focus on rehabilitation and reintegration, the Centre manages a population of up to 1049 male prisoners, including a Transition Community Program. Our mission is to provide offenders with the opportunity to engage in work, education, and transformative programs that address the root causes of criminal behaviour.

To view our videos, including the type of individuals we seek to join our business, or for more information about our organisation, please visit our website at www.geogroup.com.au

GEO Benefits

• Subsidised Gym Membership via Fitness Passport for a healthier lifestyle.
• A safe and secure working environment
• An opportunity to work in a progressive service delivery environment
• Career progression
• Competitive salaries
• Continuous skills and professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• VCEA (Victorian Correctional Employees Association)
• Flexibility
• Role diversity and internal career progression opportunities
• Subsidised meals, free parking, and uniform provided
• Recognition and reward programs including, Employee of the Month, Team Member and Employee of the Year rewards
• Many other employee (and family) benefits, including CBA and Medibank discounts

Applications Close: Midnight, Friday 20th November 2026

Please note: Only permanent Australian residents, Australian citizens or candidates with unrestricted visas and the right to work in Australia are eligible to apply for this position.

The application process has several stages, and should your application advance, you will be expected to engage in the following steps:

• In-Person (preferred) or Virtual Interview Attendance.
• Reference checks will be conducted following the interview.
• National Police Certificate Authority Clearance
• Pre-Employment Medical and Fitness Assessment, which will be covered by our organisation. The evaluation will likely include various aspects, including assessed lifting capacity, aerobic fitness, lung function, grip strength, upper body strength, lower body strength, and core strength.
• Corrections Victoria Clearance

Important: Please note that Pre-Employment clearance can take up to approximately 8 weeks.

For further enquiries, please contact a member of the Human Resources Team at Fulham Correctional Centre, on (03) 5142 3*** or at ********@geogroup.com.au

GEO is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are highly encouraged to apply

We are always looking for people to join our company who share the values that we stand for:

INTEGRITY RESPECT ACCOUNTABLE AGILE INNOVATIVE