Pharmacy Technician Grade 3

St Vincent's Health Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthy work/life balance with Accrued

Salary packaging

Fitness Passport

Regular professional development

Wellbeing initiatives and employee 's

Employee discounts and promotions

Location in Fitzroy near public tranps

Culture of continuous learning

Job summary

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne in Fitzroy is seeking an experienced Pharmacy Technician Grade 3 to join the Pharmacy Department. You will provide advanced aseptic services, support satellite pharmacy and dispensary operations, and work with autonomy within a multidisciplinary team.

This full-time role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities in chemotherapy preparation, PBS processing and ongoing professional development within Australia’s largest not-for-profit health and

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Hospital Pharmacy/Health Services Support, or equivalent
• A minimum of three years’ full-time experience as a qualified hospital pharmacy technician
• Chemotherapy compounding experience is highly desirable
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one

Responsibilities

• Providing aseptic services, including chemotherapy compounding, biohazard sterile preparations and sterile manufacturing
• Supporting satellite pharmacy and dispensary services
• Managing imprest supplies, inventory and stock
• Supporting PBS claims and associated processes
• Working autonomously while collaborating closely with pharmacists and the broader Pharmacy team
• Contributing your experience and technical expertise to the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality pharmacy services

Skills

Aseptic services

Chemotherapy preparation

Inventory management

PBS claims processing

Autonomous work

Multidisciplinary team collaboration

Education

Certificate IV in Hospital Pharmacy/Health Services Support

Job description

Job Description:

Pharmacy Technician Grade 3 Permanent, full-time position Fitzroy location – close to Melbourne’s CBD and public transport Senior pharmacy technician opportunity within a skilled and supportive team

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 3 Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Department at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. You will bring advanced technical knowledge and experience to the role, working with a high degree of autonomy and accountability to support the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of pharmacy services. As a senior member of the pharmacy technician team, you will contribute across specialised pharmacy services, including aseptic and chemotherapy preparation. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Providing aseptic services, including chemotherapy compounding, biohazard sterile preparations and sterile manufacturing
• Supporting satellite pharmacy and dispensary services
• Managing imprest supplies, inventory and stock
• Supporting PBS claims and associated processes
• Working autonomously while collaborating closely with pharmacists and the broader Pharmacy team
• Contributing your experience and technical expertise to the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality pharmacy services

Classifications will be Pharmacy Technician Grade 3 TH10 ($68,384.16 per annum).

About You

You are an experienced hospital pharmacy technician with advanced technical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work confidently and autonomously within a busy hospital environment.

You will bring:

• Certificate IV in Hospital Pharmacy/Health Services Support, or equivalent
• A minimum of three years’ full-time experience as a qualified hospital pharmacy technician
• Chemotherapy compounding experience is highly desirable
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

At St Vincent’s, we are committed to supporting our people to thrive both professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• A healthy work/life balance, including a monthly Accrued Day Off for full-time employees
• Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay
• Access to Fitness Passport
• Regular professional development opportunities
• Wellbeing initiatives and confidential employee support
• Employee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent’s Foundation
• A convenient Fitzroy location close to public transport, cafés and Melbourne’s CBD
• A culture of continuous learning and improvement

About Pharmacy

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. Working alongside pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, our technicians contribute to patient safety, service excellence and continuous quality improvement. Working at St Vincent’s St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our 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]

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.