Pharmacy Technician / Compounding Technician | Full-Time | Training Provided

Pharmacy Insight Group Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Pharmacy Insight Group Pty Ltd in Melbourne's eastern suburbs is seeking an experienced Compounding Technician or Pharmacy Dispensary Technician for a full-time role. The position offers day hours from Monday to Friday and a supportive team environment.

This opportunity suits someone who enjoys accurate, practical work and wants to build a long-term career in a busy pharmacy laboratory.

Qualifications

• Must have Australian pharmacy technician qualifications and relevant experience in an Australian pharmacy.
• Overseas pharmacist qualifications do not meet the requirements.
• Experience in Australian compounding pharmacy is highly desirable.
• Experienced Pharmacy Dispensary Technicians interested in compounding processes are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Weighing and mixing raw materials and ingredients.
• Preparing pharmaceutical formulations and batches.
• Preparing and filling capsules and syringes.
• Milling and preparing creams and ointments.
• Following compounding formulas, procedures and quality-control processes.
• Maintaining accurate documentation and records.
• Stock control and restocking laboratory supplies.
• Maintaining SDS and quality-control documentation.
• Cleaning glassware and equipment.
• Waste management and maintaining a clean laboratory.

Skills

Compounding

Dispensary

Education

Australian Pharmacy Technician qualifications

Job description

Experienced Compounding or Pharmacy Technician Eastern suburb Full-Time

Pharmacy Insight Group Pty Ltd – Melbourne VIC

Compounding Technician / Pharmacy Dispensary Technician

Full-time | Monday–Friday, 9 am–5 pm | Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs

($30–$35ph depending on experience)

If you are an experienced Compounding Technician or Pharmacy Dispensary Technician looking for your next career move, this will suit you!

A supportive team. A hands-on role. A long-term career.

An established compounding pharmacy in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs is seeking a dependable technician to join its welcoming, long‑standing team.

This opportunity suits someone who enjoys accurate, practical work and wants to build a long‑term career in a busy pharmacy laboratory.

Who should not apply.

This is a technician position, not a pharmacist role. Overseas pharmacist qualifications do not meet the requirements.

Who should apply?

You must have Australian pharmacy technician qualifications and relevant experience in an Australian pharmacy.

Previous hands‑on experience in an Australian compounding pharmacy is highly desirable. Experienced Pharmacy Dispensary Technicians who are interested in compounding processes are also encouraged to apply.

Why consider this opportunity?

• Join an established pharmacy with employees who have stayed for many years.

• Work with a supportive compounding team that values your contribution.

• Enjoy regular weekday hours and the opportunity to build a long‑term career.

What you’ll be doing

Working under the direction of the Laboratory Supervisor, your duties may include:

• Weighing and mixing raw materials and ingredients.

• Preparing pharmaceutical formulations and batches.

• Preparing and filling capsules and syringes.

• Milling and preparing creams and ointments.

• Following compounding formulas, procedures and quality‑control processes.

• Maintaining accurate documentation and records.

You will also help keep the laboratory and stockroom running smoothly through:

• Stock control and restocking raw materials and laboratory supplies.

• Maintaining Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and quality‑control documentation.

• Washing laboratory glassware and cleaning equipment and workstations.

• Waste management and maintaining a clean, organised, hygienic laboratory.

• Other duties as directed by the Laboratory Supervisor.

What you’ll bring

You are conscientious, dependable and organised, with strong attention to detail. You work comfortably in a busy environment, take pride in accuracy and consistently follow procedures.

Start date

An immediate start is available. If you need to give notice to your current employer, the pharmacy is happy to wait for the right person.

All enquiries are treated with complete confidentiality.

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