Pharmacy Technician - Applications from ENs/Student RNs welcome

The GEO Group Australia; Lara; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Professional Development Benefits

Reward and Recognition Programs

Job summary

The GEO Group Australia is seeking Pharmacy Technicians for Barwon Prison in Lara. Roles include assisting in medication management, preparation for rounds, and administering prescribed meds within scope.

Training and support are provided, with pro‑rata part-time opportunities available. Essential qualifications include a Certificate III in Health (Hospital or Community Pharmacy) and relevant medication courses.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician or Community Pharmacy) 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).
• Completion of medication related courses as part of an undergrad degree in Nursing or Pharmacy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Assist in management of medications within scope of practice.
• Prepare for medication administration rounds.
• Administer prescribed medication.
• Assist in medication inventory and ordering under supervision.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organised

Team collaboration

IT skills

Attention to detail

Education

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

Assist Clients with Medication course (Cert III/IV Health Care)

Undergraduate degree in Nursing or Pharmacy (medication courses)

Tools

Dispensary software

Job description

Pharmacy Technician - Applications from ENs/Student RNs welcome

Job No:GH02003

Location:Lara

Employment Status:Full-Time, Part-Time, Casual

No. of Vacancies:1

Closing Date: 23 Sep 2026 AEST

Opportunity for a Part-Time Pharmacy Technicians based at Barwon Prison.

Full Time Salary $65k + Super (adjusted for pro-rata part-time hours).

Attractive Base Salaries, Free Parking, Reward and Recognition Programs and Professional Development Benefits.

About the roles

GEO Healthcare provides primary healthcare to men in Public Prisons across Victoria. The role of Pharmacy Technicians at GEO Healthcare 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.

Opportunities exist for Part Time Pharmacy Technicians at Barwon Prison.

Full Time Salary $65k + Super, adjusted for pro-rata for Part Time hours.

For more information on this role, including more details regarding the key accountabilities, please click the appropriate link below:

Essential 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:

• 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.

Other Requirements of the role:

• Completion of a dispensary assistant module will be highly regarded
• Medication Administration/Pharmacy Tech
• 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 Healthcare

GEO Healthcare employs highly skilled multidisciplinary teams of healthcare practitioners to ensure people in prison can access and receive the healthcare services they need.

GEO Healthcare is a subsidiary of The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd - a company providing correctional and healthcare services in