Reliever Pharmacy Technician - Slade Pharmacy, Queensland

Slade Pharmacy; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hands-on training

Novated lease options

Employee discounts (ignite)

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Development pathways

Online courses

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Slade Pharmacy Northside (St. Vincent's Private Hospital Northside) seeks a Reliever Pharmacy Technician. You will travel regularly across Brisbane and other Queensland sites, covering leave and peak periods while staying based at the Northside location.

You will dispense, reconcile medications, and assist in inpatient wards, outpatient care and oncology units, contributing to continuity of care across diverse patient populations. A valid license and Australian work rights required.

Qualifications

• Australian working rights, valid for at least 12-months from date of employment.
• Minimum of 1 year dispensing experience in an Australian hospital or community pharmacy.
• Current driver’s licence and access to a roadworthy car for regular travel.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medications and perform medication reconciliation across sites.
• Support in inpatient wards, outpatient care and oncology units, ensuring continuity of care.
• Cover sick/annual leave and peak periods across multiple pharmacy sites with rotational travel.

Skills

Pharmacy Technician experience

Flexibility

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Job description

Reliever Pharmacy Technician - Slade Pharmacy, Queensland

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Key Details

• Employment type: permanent, full-time
• Location: Home base at Slade Pharmacy Northside, located within St. Vincent's Private Hospital Northside.
• Travel: Frequent travel throughout Queensland, including overnight assignments, is an expected part of this role.
• Who we're looking for: Pharmacy Technicians with at least 1 year of experience in dispensary. Valid driver's licence and roadworthy vehicle required.

The Opportunity

If you love variety, travel, and flexibility in your career, this could be the perfect role for you. You'll have the unique opportunity to visit and work in multiple locations within our network, gaining experience in diverse environments and specialties. This is a chance to combine your career with adventure, stepping into a role that offers something new every day.

At Slade Pharmacy, what we do matters to more people every day. Every role here holds a strong contribution to the care provided and when you choose a career with Icon Oncology Group, you help change lives for the better.

To read the stories of our incredible people, visit: https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/

About the Role

As a Reliever Pharmacy Technician, you won't be tied to one location. Your primary base will be at Slade Pharmacy Northside, but you'll regularly travel to various locations in Brisbane and beyond, with opportunities to provide coverage in stunning locations like Townsville, Hervey Bay, Lismore, and the Sunshine Coast.

Your duties may vary depending on the site that you are covering, however, some of the key responsibilities will include:

• Rotational coverage: This is a frequent travel role, where you will work at different pharmacy sites to cover sick leave, planned leave, and peak periods, with rotational benefits for extended travel.
• Support in multiple environments: From retail/community pharmacy to inpatient wards, outpatient care and oncology units. You will provide crucial support in dispensing, medication reconciliation, and patient medication management, ensuring continuity of care across diverse patient populations.

Specific travel benefits and incentives

• Incentive allowance: This is a fixed allowance on top of the base salary
• Mileage allowance: Be compensated for petrol costs and depreciation when using your personal vehicle for work purposes. TOIL and additional mileage allowances are provided for further travel.
• Overnight allowance: On occasions where work takes you away for more than a day.

About You

You are a flexible, experienced Pharmacy Technician who thrives in new environments and enjoys travel. Your strong communication skills and ability to adapt make you a great fit for this unique and varied role.

Essential requirements:

• Australian working rights, valid for at least 12-months from date of employment.
• A minimum of 1 year of dispensing experience in an Australian based hospital or community pharmacy.
• A current driver's licence and access to a roadworthy car for regular travel.

About Us

Slade Pharmacy has more than 60 years' experience delivering hospital and oncology services and is committed to improving outcomes for patients across Australia. As part of Icon Oncology Group, we provide medication management and clinical services supported by a robust governance framework. With locations nationwide, our teams play an integral role in supporting patients throughout their treatment journey.

For more information, visit:https://www.sladepharmacy.com.au/

Benefits We Offer

• Dedicated hands-on training: Elevate your career and ensure a smooth transition into hospital pharmacy.
• Access to novated lease options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings - potentially saving you thousands!
• Employee discounts through ignite!: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
• Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
• Development pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we'll help you grow with us.
• Online courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
• Paid parental leave and purchasable annual leave (for permanent employees): Supporting you both personally and professionally.

Ready to Make a Difference?

At Slade Pharmacy, we celebrate the dedication of our people and the positive difference they make. Join us and discover a workplace where you belong, and where your work truly matters.

To read the stories of our incredible people, visit: https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/

Pre-Employment Health Requirement

Icon Oncology Group is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.