WSLHD - Pharmacy Technician - HITH

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 59,000; Part time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join the Hospital in the Home (HITH) service at Cumberland Hospital. You will support inpatient, outpatient and community care with dispensing and clinical pharmacy services, contributing to safe and timely medication management.

The position is permanent part-time, involves 24 hours weekly, and requires a Certificate III/IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with patients and colleagues.
• Experience dispensing medications in Australian healthcare settings.
• Ability to manage large workloads with strong time-management skills.
• Capable of working independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience as a hospital-based pharmacy technician.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dispensing and pharmaceutical support across care settings.
• Ensure safe handling, storage and supply of medications.
• Collaborate with pharmacists and nurses to support patient care.
• Participate in quality improvement and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Pharmacy dispensing experience

Time management

Teamwork / independence

Hospital environment experience

Driver Licence

Education

Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support

Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support

Job description

Deliver pharmacy services beyond the traditional hospital setting

Join an innovative Hospital in the Home multidisciplinary team

Diverse role supporting inpatient, outpatient and community care

Manage medication distribution and deliver patient-focused pharmacy services that support safe, effective care across hospital and community settings.

Employment Type:PermanentPart Time
Position Classification:Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 / 2
Remuneration: $35.97 - $42.99 per hour
Hours Per Week:24
Location:Cumberland Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Hospital in the Home (HITH) Service at Cumberland Hospital, a dynamic and innovative service that enables patients to receive high-quality treatment outside the traditional hospital environment. As part of a collaborative pharmacy and multidisciplinary healthcare team, you'll play a vital role in supporting patient care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings throughout Western Sydney.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Pharmacy Technician seeking variety, autonomy and the chance to contribute to a growing model of healthcare delivery.

• Be part of a progressive service transforming healthcare delivery
• Work closely with pharmacists, nurses and multidisciplinary teams
• Support patients across hospital, outpatient and community environments
• Gain exposure to a diverse range of clinical services and patient groups
• Access ongoing professional development within a leading health district

What you’ll be doing

As a Pharmacy Technician within the Hospital in the Home service, you will provide high-quality dispensing and pharmaceutical support services that ensure patients receive safe, timely and accurate medication management throughout their care journey.

You will contribute to the delivery of patient-centred services while maintaining compliance with legislative, regulatory and organisational requirements.

• Perform medication dispensing and distribution activities accurately and efficiently
• Support medication management services in accordance with NSW Health and WSLHD policies
• Ensure safe handling, storage and supply of pharmaceuticals across multiple care settings
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to deliver responsive and patient-focused services
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, performance programs and ongoing professional development

• Qualification: Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 – Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support. Technician Grade 2 - Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support.

Selection Criteria:

1. Demonstrated good communication skills

2. Demonstrated satisfactory pharmacy dispensing experience in Australia (or equivalent) and relevant pharmacy qualification

3. Demonstrated ability to prioritise large workload and have good time management skills

4. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment

5. Demonstrated experience as a pharmacy technician within a hospital environment

6. Current Class 1A Driver Licence.

Requisition ID: REQ692680
Applications Close: 3rd November 2026

Need more information?

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• For inquiries about the role, contact Josephine Fong on ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

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/ .

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.