Pharmacy Technician
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Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional education and research across three campuses in the north-east of Melbourne and state-wide. We have a highly engaged, diverse and collaborative workforce that is unified by our goal to help people live healthy and fulfilled lives.
About the Pharmacy Department
Austin Health Pharmacy Department provides comprehensive high-quality care to Austin Health patients and supports other members of the healthcare team in all aspects of medicines management. The Department consists of over 150 full time equivalent staff over 3 campuses within Austin Health. The team consists of pharmacists, technicians and support personnel who work together to ensure patients receive the highest quality pharmaceutical care possible. The Pharmacy Department Mission Statement is: “Working together to provide optimum pharmaceutical care”.
About the role
Pharmacy Technicians, under the supervision of a Pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department. The role works within the legal confines of the Pharmacy Regulation Act, the Drugs, Poisons and Controlled Substances Act/Regulations and the Pharmacy Board of Australia guidelines. The daily job responsibilities are determined by the area of service that the technician is working in. Refer to the position description for more information.
About you
To be successful in this role you’ll bring with you:
- Accuracy and efficiency in medication supply processes
- Experience with the PBS
- Effective communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrated teamwork and initiative
Our benefits
Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:
- Greater take-home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you, including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.
Work with us!
We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.
If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Tim Tran, Dep Director Pharmacy (Clinical Services) at Tim.Tran@austin.org.au
Interested in finding out more about this opportunity? Read the position description for further details.
Application closing date: Saturday 7 June 2025
