About the role
South West Healthcare (SWH) are seeking a Pharmacy Technician to join our friendly Pharmacy team. In this role, you will assist Pharmacists and other Pharmacy Technicians with dispensing prescriptions, managing stock levels, and maintaining ward supplies. You'll be responsible for reviewing and replenishing imprest stock, ensuring stock rotation and expiry checks, and supporting prescription workflows including patient enquiries and administrative duties. Additional tasks include maintaining pharmacy records, processing deliveries, preparing manufactured items, and assisting with CPR kit and patient medication management.
The ideal candidate will have experience in a pharmacy setting, strong organisational skills, and the ability to work collaboratively within a healthcare team.
Position overview
- Employment Type: Full time (80 hours per fortnight) with a monthly ADO, On-going position
- Location: Warrnambool Campus
- Classification: Pharmacy Technician Grade 2
- Salary Range: $62,540.40 pro rata, plus superannuation
What you bring
- Completion of a Pharmacy Technician/Dispensary Assistant course approved by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria, or willingness to undertake this course
- Strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Highly developed interpersonal skills to handle enquiries at all levels
- Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment
- Excellent communication and people skills
What we offer
You will enjoy benefits such as:
- Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions
- Internal and external professional development opportunities
- A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs
- Excellent terms and conditions of employment
Who we are
As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community. Learn more about SWH here.
SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.
SWH is the major specialist referral centre for the Barwon South West sub-region, and provides a comprehensive range of acute, sub-acute, specialist, community, mental health and aged services.
With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.
To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/
How to apply
Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 19 October 2025. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.
Employment Terms and Conditions will be in line with the Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021- 2025.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:
- Police Record Check
- Employee Working with Children's Check, where required
- Current Immunisation status
Note: If you experience any difficulties with this website, please email: humanresources@swh.net.au