Weekend Hospital Pharmacy Assistant — Student

NSW Health; St Leonards; On-site; AUD 47,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health in NSW is offering a weekend pharmacy student opportunity within the NSLHD hospital pharmacy team. The role provides hands-on experience across dispensing, production, clinical and distribution activities, ideal for students in their final or second-last year of study.

Temporary Part Time until 9 January 2028, with potential for ongoing employment. Immunisation and health checks may be required as part of NSW Health policies.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Hospital Pharmacy Assistance or equivalent.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic calculations and pharmaceutical calculations.
• Computer literacy, including MS Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Describe a regular commitment you maintained for at least six months (employment, volunteering, sport, caring responsibilities).
• Explain why you want to work as a weekend pharmacy student in a hospital pharmacy and how this role fits your future career plans.

Responsibilities

• The Pharmacy Assistant will provide technical support to the Pharmacy Department in dispensing, production, clinical and distribution activities.
• This position is suitable for pharmacy students who will be in the final or second-last year of their pharmacy degree.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Mathematical calculations

Computer literacy

Education

Certificate III in Hospital Pharmacy Assistance

Certificate IV in Hospital Pharmacy Assistance

Tools

MS Office

Job description

NSW Health in NSW is offering a weekend pharmacy student opportunity within the NSLHD hospital pharmacy team. The role provides hands-on experience across dispensing, production, clinical and distribution activities, ideal for students in their final or second-last year of study.

Temporary Part Time until 9 January 2028, with potential for ongoing employment. Immunisation and health checks may be required as part of NSW Health policies.