Trainee Pharmacy Technician - Pharmacy at ACT Health

Canberra, , Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 May, 26

Salary

73769.0

Posted On

04 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Pharmacy Support, Patient Care, Dispensary Services, Inventory Management, Aseptic Manufacturing, Repackaging, Team Collaboration, Communication

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Temporary 18 Month Contract with the possibility of extension and/or permanency Classification: Trainee Technical Officer (PN 21792, 31653) Salary: $67,427 – $73,769 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: Canberra Hospital, Garran Section: Pharmacy Closing Date: 15th February 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to discounted gym membership. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. • Up to $12K reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). About the Role: This position is a training position for someone interested in becoming a hospital pharmacy technical officer. This is a full-time working position in which you will be required to enroll in and complete a Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Support. Enrolment in the certificate is supported provided it is completed within the contract period. This position is suitable for an experienced community pharmacy dispensary technician or pharmacy assistant interested in further training and beginning a career as a hospital pharmacy technician. The Trainee Pharmacy Technician role is an introductory role to becoming a hospital pharmacy technician. This is a full-time working role where you will be provided support and relevant work experience required to attain a Certificate III in Hospital-Health Services Pharmacy Support. This role is suitable for community pharmacy dispensary technicians looking to expand their scope into hospital pharmacy. The Trainee Pharmacy Technician role is to participate as an active member of the pharmacy team to promote and provide exceptional patient care by ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective distribution of medicines while working alongside and under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. This includes dispensary and inventory services, aseptic manufacturing service, and multi-dose and unit-dose repackaging. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Andrew Sobey at (02) 5124 2118 or at Andrew.Sobey@act.gov.au.

Responsibilities

The Trainee Pharmacy Technician will participate as an active member of the pharmacy team to ensure the safe and efficient distribution of medicines. This includes providing dispensary and inventory services while working under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.