Position Description
549327 Pharmacy Technician (Grade 2 / Grade 3)
Calvary Mater Newcastle
Permanent Full-Time
Everyone is welcome at Calvary Mater Newcastle
Location: Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Contract: Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date: Jun 14 2026
As a Pharmacy Technician you will be responsible for providing the Pharmacy Department's technical support across the full range of pharmacy services provided by the Calvary Mater Newcastle Pharmacy including the sterile manufacturing of chemotherapy drugs.
Working with us
We work together to be a source of healing, hope and nurturing to the people and communities we serve. As we work, our values are visible in how we act and treat each other.
We care for our people by providing a safe, equitable, inclusive and welcoming work environment that respects each person and their contribution to our purpose of 'Being for Others'.
We are an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Our health services and clinics include Coronary Care and Cardiology, Surgery, Intensive Care, General Medicine, Research and 24/7 Emergency Care.
Benefits
* Work‐life balance with 8‐hour shifts with an ADO
* On‐site parking
* Clinical Scholarships and Tertiary Training opportunities
* Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options plus extra savings with meal entertainment packaging and novated car leasing
* Discounted health insurance and technology products
* Calvary Healthy Body and Mind Portal – Live classes, recipes, challenges
* Fitness Passport and Employee Assistance Program
* Leave entitlement balances transfer for NSW Health employees
* Gender neutral parental leave
Selection criteria
* Completion of a nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician Certificate Course at Certificate IV level (or equivalent) for Grade 3 positions; or Enrolment in a nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician Certificate Course at Certificate III or Certificate IV level for Grade 2 positions.
* Demonstrated hospital pharmacy dispensing experience with a high level of competency.
* Proven ability to work productively and effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
* Well‐developed communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.
* Demonstrated attention to detail, with a strong focus on accuracy and quality of work.
Employment details
Positions available: Permanent Full-Time
Salary Classification: Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 Yr 1-4 to Grade 3 Year 1-3
Remuneration: $37.71 to $45.51 per hour + super + annual leave loading
For more information, contact Rosemary.James@health.nsw.gov.au and quote position 549327
Pre‐employment conditions
* Be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold a visa with unlimited rights to work in Australia.
* Successfully complete pre‐employment checks. Checks include reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and WWCC.
* Provide evidence of immunisation as required for the role.
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