Senior Pharmacy Technician

Western Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 63,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District’s Blacktown Hospital is seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician to support oncology clinical trials and cancer care services. You will help ensure medicines are prepared, managed and supplied safely and accurately within a high-volume oncology setting.

You will supervise pharmacy technicians and students, participate in sterile manufacturing when required, and contribute to quality improvement and compliance with medication safety standards.

Qualifications

• Essential criteria require Pharmacy Technician Grade 3 with Certificate IV or equivalent.
• Demonstrated hospital pharmacy experience in Australia (or equivalent).
• Competency in performing complex hospital pharmacy tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist technical pharmacy support across oncology trials and cancer care.
• Handle drug distribution, inventory management and trial-related activities.
• Perform chemotherapy reconstitution, dispensing and production tasks.
• Deliver patient-focused pharmacy services and supervise staff and students.
• Contribute to quality improvement and medication safety compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Hospital pharmacy experience

Complex tasks competence

Prioritise workload

Teamwork

Sterile manufacturing

Overtime willingness

Education

Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support

Job description

• Make a difference in cancer care and clinical trials
• Join a leading oncology service at Blacktown Hospital
• Grow your expertise in a collaborative multidisciplinary team

Manage cancer clinical trial pharmacy services, support chemotherapy production and deliver safe, patient-focused care at Blacktown Hospital.

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)
Position Classification: Pharmacy Technician Grade 3
Remuneration: $45.81 - $ 47.33 per hour
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Blacktown Cancer & Haematology Centre, a major cancer service within Western Sydney Local Health District. Our patient-centred team delivers comprehensive cancer care, with research and clinical trials embedded in the service to expand treatment options and improve patient outcomes.

• Work within one of NSW’s largest oncology clinical trial units, supporting sponsored and investigator-initiated research.
• Be part of an integrated multidisciplinary team focused on high-quality, coordinated cancer care.
• Contribute to services that give patients access to emerging therapies and innovative treatment options.
• Work in a dynamic, high-volume environment where accuracy, collaboration and patient care matter.
• Build your capability across oncology pharmacy, clinical trials, dispensing and medication management.

What you'll be doing

As a Senior Pharmacy Technician, you'll provide specialist technical pharmacy support across oncology clinical trials and cancer treatment services, helping ensure medicines are prepared, managed and supplied safely and accurately.

• Support cancer clinical trials, including drug distribution, inventory management and trial-related pharmacy activities.
• Undertake chemotherapy reconstitution, dispensing and production activities in accordance with established procedures.
• Deliver timely, accurate and patient-focused pharmacy services across cancer care and other pharmacy areas as required.
• Supervise and support pharmacy technicians, support staff and students, contributing to a capable and collaborative team.
• Contribute to quality improvement, performance monitoring and compliance with legislation, policies and medication safety requirements.

Ready to make a difference?

Bring your expertise to a role where your skills directly support patients, innovation and the future of cancer care. Join NSW Health and help create better health outcomes for our communities.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Pharmacy Technician Grade 3 – Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support OR has qualifications deemed to be equivalent.

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated good communication skills.
2. Demonstrated satisfactory hospital pharmacy experience in Australia (or equivalent) as a Pharmacy Technician.
3. Demonstrated competency in performing complex tasks in specialised areas of hospital pharmacy practice.
4. Demonstrated ability to prioritise large workload and have good time management skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
6. Willing and able to participate in sterile (including cytotoxic) manufacturing when required.
7. Must be willing and able to work late shifts and overtime on weekends as required.

Requisition ID: REQ699370
Applications Close: 22 October 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.
• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Raymond Tangunan on [e-mail].

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Blacktown Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

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