The Role
Join our hospital pharmacy team and help deliver safe, effective, and patient-focused pharmacy services. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will support pharmacy services across a broad range of activities including dispensing medications, inventory management, ward-based medication support, patient enquiries, pharmacy manufacturing, and distribution services. You'll play an important role in ensuring patients receive the right medication at the right time while contributing to the smooth operation of pharmacy services.
You will need
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team in a busy healthcare environment.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
- Knowledge of pharmacy operations, medication dispensing, or healthcare services will be highly regarded.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment
Multiple permanent, full time and part time, day worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.
*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar Permanent or fixed term, full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary
$76,849 to $82,996 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2025
Salary Packaging
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Possess or be actively enrolled in Certificate III or IV in Health Services Assistance (Hospital and Community Health Pharmacy Assistance) from a recognised education institution; or
- Possess or be actively enrolled in Certificate III or IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support from a recognised educational institution; or
- An Associated Diploma from a recognised educational institution, or an equivalent qualification, that is relevant to the work of a Pharmacy Technician.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Other qualifications or work experience that is relevant to the position of Pharmacy Technician
Applicants should note, the position features:
- Depending on the region in which the incumbent is based, the term ‘site’ refers specifically to Royal Hobart Hospital (Southern region), Launceston General Hospital (Northern region) and Mersey Community Hospital and North West Regional Hospital (North West region). For the location South - Virtual Care, the incumbent may be required to work at any Southern Region Virtual Care Hub, or may be required to work at the Royal Hobart Hospital as directed.
- May be required to participate in after-hours on-call work
- May be rostered to work weekend or extended hours services
- Intrastate travel may be required
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
*applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role
*only Recruitment Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Matthew Pockett
Phone number: 0438 429 968
Email address: shp.statewidesupport@ths.tas.gov.au
OR
Name: Georgina Makalani
Phone number: 0429 903 440
Email address: shp.statewidesupport@ths.tas.gov.au
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