Position Details
Requisition ID: REQ646752
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time, 38 hours per week until April 2027
Remuneration: $34.59 - $36.95 per hour + 12% Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Location: Bankstown-Lidcombe Hospital
Applications close: 27/04/2026
Contact: Jocelyn Chui - Dispensary Manager - Senior Pharmacist - Email on jocelyn.chui@health.nsw.gov.au or call (02) 9722 8518
With your skills and experience, you can contribute to the millions of ways we\'re enriching health, and develop your career as part of the largest health organisation in Australia.
Overview
Ready to take your pharmacy career to the next level? At SWSLHD, we're looking for a passionate Pharmacy Technician who wants to make a real impact every single day. Join a dynamic team that's driven by innovation, powered by collaboration, and united by a commitment to delivering exceptional patient care. You'll help shape pharmacy services through managing critical medication supplies, supporting dispensary operations, and using advanced pharmacy software. You'll grow your skills through quality improvement projects and ongoing education, while working alongside a supportive multidisciplinary team that values your voice and dedication.
Are You the Right Fit?
This role suits a proactive, detail‐driven Pharmacy Technician who thrives in a busy hospital environment and brings energy to every shift. You'll be confident across key hospital pharmacy functions — dispensing, imprest management, inventory control, kit preparation — and you'll balance teamwork with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities. Experience with systems like iPharmacy and the ability to work rostered shifts will help you hit the ground running. A Certificate III or IV in Hospital and Community Pharmacy (Grade 1 or 2) is required. If you're ready to grow, contribute, and be part of something bigger, we'd love to welcome you aboard.
Responsibilities
* Dispensing, imprest management, inventory control, and kit preparation in a hospital setting
* Use of pharmacy software systems (e.g., iPharmacy) to support dispensary operations
* Ensure accuracy and safety in medication handling and distribution
* Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and manage competing priorities
Qualifications & Selection Criteria
* Must hold appropriate qualification as per the Health Employees\' (State) Award for the following classifications: Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 (Certification III in Hospital and Community Pharmacy) OR Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 (Certificate IV in Hospital and Community Pharmacy)
* Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills
* Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
* Demonstrated competency in dispensing, non-sterile production and distribution
* Demonstrated competency in using pharmacy computer systems
* Demonstrated ability to work both individually and in a team environment
* Demonstrated time management skills and ability to prioritise work flow
Position Information
* Applicants will be assessed against the criteria in the Position Description.
How to Apply
* Read our application guide and tips for improving your application.
Diversity, Culture & Inclusion
* We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to accessibility and a supportive recruitment experience. If you require adjustments or assistance during the application process, please contact SWSLHD-EmploymentHub@health.nsw.gov.au
* We value diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and are committed to fostering a respectful and welcoming environment. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, neurodivergent individuals, those from refugee, multicultural and multifaith backgrounds, and members of the LGBTQI+ community.
Aboriginal Workforce
* For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to our Aboriginal Workforce Team, please contact SWSLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au. Support is available through the Stepping Up website.
Benefits & Perks
* Financial Perks: 12% superannuation; Salary packaging and novated leasing; annual leave with 17.5% leave loading; one extra day off each month for full-time staff
* Work-Life Balance: Flexible options, paid maternity/parental leave, long service and carers leave
* Grow Your Career: Access to learning opportunities and development programs
* Health & Wellbeing: Discounted gym membership, staff wellbeing support, and wellbeing programs
Additional Information
* Temporary visa holders may be considered if no suitable citizen or permanent resident is found
* Vaccination Requirements: All staff must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting
* Child Safe Employment: Commitment to child-safe standards and environment
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