Pharmacy Technician/Assistant-3 at St Vincents Health Network Sydney Public Hospital

Camperdown, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Apr, 26

Salary

68594.0

Posted On

29 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacy Dispensing, Medication Inventory Management, Pharmaceutical Knowledge, Quality Assurance, Administrative Skills, Team Collaboration, Customer Service, Legislative Compliance

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Description: Role Title: Pharmacy Assistant/Technician (Parklea Correctional Health) Role Type: Max Term, Full-time - contract ending on 30th Sept 2026 Role Grade: Pharmacy Assistant/Technician Grade 1/2 Department Name and Location: Correctional Health Pharmacy, Parklea Correctional Centre Salary: 64,364.88 - 68,594.99 AUD base salary per annum. Better and fair care. Always. We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. About The Role: A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Pharmacy Assistant/ Technician with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team on a Max-term, full-time basis, contract ending on 30th Sept 2026. Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high-quality patient centred care. The successful applicant will be expected to be able to distribute and assist in the preparation and dispensing processes for prescribed medications, managing medication inventory and ordering supplies as well as pharmacy administrative work, including but not limited to, scanning scripts, preparing transfer medication and reconciling orders. The successful applicant must be available work rotational shifts, Monday to Sunday including public holidays. About You: Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent’s Health Australia. Qualification in a relevant field recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia or Certificate III or IV issued by a Registered Training Organisation in Hospital and Community Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications or experience, with the ability work a rotating roster. Demonstrated understanding and experience of dispensing/issuing of pharmaceuticals in a hospital or community pharmacy setting or equivalent experience. Demonstrated knowledge of legislative requirements relating to pharmaceuticals. The ability to contribute to quality assurance activities, initiatives that support the practice and development of the pharmacy team at St Vincent's Correctional Health. Why work at St Vincent’s? Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community. Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport. Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank. Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free. Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave. About Parklea In this role you will be based at Parklea Correctional Centre. A major Sydney prison with capacity for 1,800 male patients. Our team of clinical & non-clinical employees provide high quality & compassionate care to the inmates. A dynamic place where our people tend to learn a lot & diversify their skills & healthcare experience. Our employees at Parklea receive additional environmental allowances based on the position. Onsite free parking, a café, gym, and changing room facilities. Sponsorship / work rights for Australia Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role. Pre-employment checks Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations. Equal opportunity We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. How to apply The closing date for applications is 12th Feb 2026 Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role. Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies. Reconciliation Action Plan: At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au View Reconciliation Action Plan Code of Conduct: View Code of Conduct Set up Job Alerts to see future opportunities that interest you. New users can click Create Account from the Sign-in screen. St Vincent’s Health Australia has been serving Australians with compassionate health and aged care since our first hospital was established in Sydney in 1857. Founded by the Sisters of Charity more than 180 years ago, St Vincent’s is a clinical, research and education leader delivering private hospital, public hospital and aged care services across NSW, VIC and QLD. Our founder, Mary Aikenhead’s vision, commitment and inspiration lives on in us and the work we do. From modest beginnings, St Vincent’s Health Australia is today the nation’s largest not-for-profit health and aged care provider, offering services in Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria, including public and private hospitals and aged care facilities. The St Vincent’s family comprises 22,000 outstanding nurses, researchers, cooks, doctors, executives, administrators, cleaners, volunteers and more. Click Forgot your password? from the Sign-in screen and follow the instructions to reset.

Responsibilities

The successful applicant will assist in the preparation and dispensing processes for prescribed medications and manage medication inventory. Additional responsibilities include pharmacy administrative work such as scanning scripts and reconciling orders.