About the role
Mater Pharmacy have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistants and Technicians to join our Hospital Pharmacy team in a permanent or fixed-term position working in either a full-time or part-time capacity.
We welcome those with previous hospital or community pharmacy experience as well as others with limited experience as on-the-job training will be provided to support your transition into hospital pharmacy.
Mater Health Services, South East Queensland comprises a unique collection of two public and four private hospitals caring for over 500,000 patients each year. Mater Pharmacy services all inpatient and outpatient areas, so this represents a fantastic opportunity to make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of this community and to contribute to a strong, unified, inter-professional Clinical Services team at Mater.
Salary range: $32.02 - $36.55 per hour (Operational Officer Level 2-3) plus superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900 + access to many staff benefits!
What you’ll be doing
You will work in a team with pharmacists, technicians, pharmacy students and other support staff to deliver safe, effective, and high-quality of pharmacy service to optimise outcomes for all patients and customers of Mater. There is the opportunity to apply for a specific role as described below or be trained to work across multiple roles:
Pharmacy Technician – Clinical/Hospital Services
In this role, you will be responsible for delivering a consistently high level of pharmacy service to all clinical areas, which will include:
Dispensary duties:
- Assembling and delivering dispensed medications
- Cold chain management of refrigerated and frozen medications
- Customer service and taking payments for discharging patients collecting medications
- Assisting to monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels in the pharmacy
- Answering phone calls from both internal and external customers and patients
- Support pharmacy team with operational and administrative tasks
- Providing responsive customer-focused service
Imprest Service:
- Scheduled restocking of imprest medication to expected levels in a variety of clinical and procedural areas across all our Hospitals on a rotational basis
- Efficiently and accurately delivering medications required for patient care by receiving, picking, delivering and putting away stock in a timely and accurate manner
- Management of expiry dates, stock rotation and product availability
- Handling packages up to 12kg
- Providing responsive customer-focused service
- Training fellow team members in all aspects of the imprest role
- Contributing to review of stock holding and schedules, checking expiry and auditing.
Other rotational roles in this team include:
- PBS claim preparation and pharmacy billing
- Dispensing for chemotherapy, assembling pre-meds, oral drugs and prescription management for Cancer Care areas
- Dispensing, scheduled supply and prescription management for outpatient services including the Mater Infusion Centre and Hospital in the Home
This role will be based predominantly at our South Brisbane campus with the opportunity to also work at Mater Springfield or Redland from time to time.
Production Assistant
In this role you will be responsible for the timely manufacture and delivery of a diverse range of high quality, specialised sterile (including cytotoxic) and non-sterile pharmaceutical products compounded for Mater Health and other Queensland institutions, utilising our purpose-built on-site production facility. This will include:
- Preparing and manufacturing sterile and non-sterile pharmaceutical products
- Maintaining up to date knowledge of the Code of Good Manufacturing Practice and compliance with established policy and procedures for maintaining a safe, secure and efficient production service.
- Maintaining required aseptic production competencies by successfully performing annual aseptic technique validation and completion of Chemo Check
- Participating in quality assurance and quality improvement activities to ensure the highest standard of product quality for all clients
- Performing other duties as directed by the Team Leader Production Services
- Participating in the on-call roster to supply urgent medications on weekends and evenings when required
This facility is located at South Brisbane and provides a service to patients of Mater 24/7, 365 days of the year, so there is also the need for some weekend and on-call shifts.
Mater Pharmacy is dedicated to the exceptional care and service of all our customers. We provide comprehensive pharmacy service and strive to maintain the highest level of professionalism at all times. In addition to clinical pharmacy services, we also provide traditional community pharmacy medicines and retail products to patients, visitors and staff.
About you
To be considered for this role you must have:
- A professional attitude, effective communication skills and a high level of attention to detail
- Passion for customer service and appreciation of the importance of delivering exceptional service every time
- Professional, hardworking attitude and willing to work cooperatively and effectively with all team members
- Completed or be willing to undertake relevant qualifications such as Certificate II or III in Hospital/Community Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Other highly desirable traits:
- Previous relevant work experience
- The flexibility to work additional shifts, including some weekends and public holidays
- The ability to work at all Mater Hospital locations including South Brisbane, Redland and Springfield
Why join us?
Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education, fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.
We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.
- Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient, discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team
Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE
Closing date for applications is Wednesday the 7th of January 2026.
Please note, we may contact applications prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!
For further information, please contact Pharmacy Administration on 07 3163 8220.
Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.
Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.
Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.
For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.
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