Pharmacy Technician Grade 2

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing programs

Confidential counseling

Accrued Day Off (monthly)

Fitness Passport access

Salary packaging

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne is seeking a capable Pharmacy Technician to support safe, efficient and timely pharmacy services across the hospital. You will assist with dispensing, inventory, PBS claims, and patient invoicing under the supervision of pharmacists in a satellite/dispenser setting.

The role requires a Certificate III in Hospital Pharmacy Technician or equivalent, strong English and computer skills, teamwork, and Australian work eligibility.

Qualifications

• Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent.
• Computer knowledge and skill.
• Excellent command of spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team.
• Valid work visa for Australia.
• Current national criminal history check, or willing to obtain.
• Hospital Pharmacy technician experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Satellite pharmacy and dispensary work.
• Imprest and stock management.
• Complete paperwork from prescriptions to ensure PBS claiming and patient invoices are accurate.

Skills

Computer literacy

Teamwork

English proficiency

Criminal history check

Australian work visa

Pharmacy technician experience

Education

Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician)

Job description

Job Description

Friendly and supportive team environment Full time, permanent position

About the Role

You will provide technical and operational support to the delivery of safe, effective and timely pharmacy services across St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. Working under the direction of pharmacists, you will be responsible for undertaking a range of medication distribution, dispensing, inventory management and pharmacy support activities while maintaining compliance with legislative, professional and organisational requirements.

• Satellite pharmacy and dispensary work
• Imprest and stock management
• Complete paperwork from prescriptions to ensure PBS claiming and patient invoices are accurate

The classification for this position is TH6 ($65,042 per annum).

Your Contribution

• Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) course or equivalent awarded by a registered Training Organisation or as approved by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria
• Computer knowledge and skill
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Demonstrated ability of work as a member of a team
• Valid work visa for Australia
• Current national criminal history check, or willing to obtain
• Hospital Pharmacy technician experience preferred

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

The Pharmacy Department

The Pharmacy Department at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne provides comprehensive pharmacy services across acute, sub-acute and ambulatory care settings. Pharmacy technicians are integral members of the healthcare team, supporting the safe, efficient and timely delivery of medication management services through the use of pharmacy dispensing, inventory management and electronic medical record systems. Technicians work collaboratively with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in a highly regulated environment and contribute to service excellence, patient safety, continuous quality improvement and workforce development. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Reconciliation Action Plan

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [e-mail]

SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations). This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact: Helen Dixon, Deputy Director - Pharmacy, [e-mail]

Closing Date: 24 November 2026 11:59pm

St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more.