Pharmacy Technician Grade 1

Southern NSW Local Health District; Scone; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks annual leave

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging options

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the team at Scone Hospital and related sites. You will dispense medications, prepare sterile stock and formulations, and ensure safe handling in a fast-paced environment working with pharmacists and technicians.

Experience with imprest systems is desirable, and applicants should be organised, reliable and dedicated to high‑quality service. Weekend/public holiday rosters and overtime may be required.

Qualifications

• Completed an accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate III.
• Experience in Hospital Pharmacy or Community Dispensary or equivalent.
• Experience managing an imprest system is desirable.
• Organised, reliable and passionate about safe, high‑quality pharmacy services.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications accurately and safely.
• Prepare sterile stock and formulations.
• Ensure safe and compliant medication handling.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives with the team.

Skills

Organised

Reliable

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Pharmacy Technician Certificate III

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ632883

Applications Close: Tuesday 6 th October 2026

About the role and where you will be working

Join a dedicated team delivering safe, high-quality pharmaceutical care across Scone Hospital and four surrounding sites. Working in a fast-paced environment, you’ll be part of a strong multidisciplinary team, using your technical skills and patient-focused approach to make a real difference.

Your role will include dispensing medications, preparing sterile stock and formulations, ensuring safe and compliant medication handling, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives. You’ll work alongside a supportive team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians across a diverse range of inpatient and community services.

Enjoy the best of country living in picturesque Scone, conveniently located between Tamworth and Maitland. With a thriving community, strong local connections and events throughout the year—including the famous Scone Horse Festival—there’s plenty to see, do and explore in the beautiful Upper Hunter region.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is organised, reliable and passionate about providing safe, high-quality pharmacy services. Previous pharmacy experience or experience managing an imprest system is highly desirable.

You’ll bring strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills and the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. A willingness to learn, work collaboratively and contribute to quality improvement initiatives will see you thrive in this role.

Requirements

Completed a minimum of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate III issued by a Registered Training Organisation in Hospital Pharmacy or Community Dispensary or has qualifications deemed by the employer to be equivalent.

Participate in weekend and public holiday rosters and do overtime as required.

What we can offer:

AtHunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options- up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passportfor health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
  
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent part time and temporary part time vacancies.
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay!Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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