Pharmacy Technician Coordinator

Barwon Health; Geelong; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff wellbeing program

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Salary packaging benefits

Job summary

Barwon Health’s Pharmacy Department seeks an Aseptic Services Pharmacy Technician Coordinator to support safe, efficient medication supply. Based at University Hospital Geelong, the role may work across Barwon Health's three campuses, collaborating with aseptic, dispensary, and ward pharmacists to deliver high-quality services to inpatients and outpatients.

You will lead aseptic technicians, mentor staff, ensure competency programs, and contribute to performance development, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Completion of Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) course or equivalent for appointment to position of Pharmacy Technician Grade 4.
• Demonstrated experience in aseptic manufacturing services within a hospital or equivalent regulated environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams.
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work with a high degree of responsibility.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated initiative

Responsibilities

• Manage daily and weekly rostering, staffing levels, skill mix and workflow, responding to unexpected leave and workload demands while supporting efficient day-to-day service delivery.
• Monitor technician competencies and validation, aseptic cleaning processes, medicine and consumable stock, and ensure compliance with Barwon Health policies, regulatory requirements, OHS obligations and aseptic service standards.
• Lead, mentor and support aseptic pharmacy technicians, coordinate orientation and competency programs, facilitate team meetings and contribute to performance development and succession planning.
• Monitor workflow and service quality, identify and implement improvement initiatives, maintain procedures and SOPs, support PBS claims and prescription archiving, and contribute to projects, research and departmental planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem solving

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent

Job description

• Enjoy a role that will be varied, challenging and rewarding
• Join a dedicated and innovative pharmacy team in a supportive teaching hospital environment
• Temporary Grade 4 pharmacy technician position (Parental Leave)

About the role

Join Barwon Health's Pharmacy Department as an Aseptic Services Pharmacy Technician Coordinator and play an important role in supporting the safe and efficient supply of medications to patients. Based at University Hospital Geelong, this temporary position may also require you to work across Barwon Health's three campuses.

Working closely with aseptic, dispensary and ward pharmacists, you'll support the delivery of high-quality pharmacy services to both inpatients and outpatients. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your skills within a collaborative team while contributing to exceptional patient care.

Key responsibilities

• Manage daily and weekly rostering, staffing levels, skill mix and workflow, responding to unexpected leave and workload demands while supporting efficient day-to-day service delivery
• Monitor technician competencies and validation, aseptic cleaning processes, medicine and consumable stock, and ensure compliance with Barwon Health policies, regulatory requirements, OHS obligations and aseptic service standards
• Lead, mentor and support aseptic pharmacy technicians, coordinate orientation and competency programs, facilitate team meetings and contribute to performance development and succession planning
• Monitor workflow and service quality, identify and implement improvement initiatives, maintain procedures and SOPs, support PBS claims and prescription archiving, and contribute to projects, research and departmental planning

What we're looking for

• Completion of Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) course or equivalent for appointment to position of Pharmacy Technician Grade 4
• Demonstrated experience in aseptic manufacturing services within a hospital or equivalent regulated environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships across multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work with a high degree of responsibility
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated initiative

Position Description

Please note Barwon Health will only contact you via our official email and never use unconventional means, such as text messaging or other services.

• Excellent working conditions and a strong sense of job satisfaction
• A vibrant staff wellbeing program and access to our 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Attractive salary packaging benefits
  • Living expenses capped at $9,010
  • Meals and entertainment capped at $2,650

For more information about working at Barwon Health,

Diversity and inclusion

Barwon Health is an inclusive and welcoming employer, committed to reflecting the diverse communities we serve. We value and celebrate people of all genders, sexual orientations, cultural backgrounds, faiths, abilities, family structures, and identities, and encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Child safety

We are strongly committed to the safety and wellbeing of all children and young people. Click here for further information on the Victorian Government’s Child Safe Standards

Additional information

If you need adjustments to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at ************@barwonhealth.org.au

All appointments are subject to:

• Satisfactory Police Record Check
• Immunisation Status Clearance
• Working with Children Check (if applicable)