Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until March 2028
Position Classification: Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1
Remuneration: $64,364.88 - $68,594.99 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ643675
Location: Randwick, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 8 March 2026
Where you'll be working
Prince of Wales Hospital is a leading healthcare institutions located in Sydney, renowned for their commitment to excellence in patient care and medical innovation. The Prince of Wales Hospital provides comprehensive healthcare services, including advanced treatments in general medicine, surgery, and critical care. Our Pharmacy Team plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and evidence-based medication therapy as part of their holistic care. SESLHD Pharmacy Services is an extended hours service and our team is operational seven days per-week.
The role
To be part of the team facilitating the provision and further development of the pharmacy service to patients and clients of the organisation including undertaking advanced practice roles to enable the pharmacists to focus on clinical pharmacy service provision.
The position is offered as a 2 year training position to provide an opportunity for an eligible candidate to undertake Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT37121) or if the candidate fulfils the required prerequisites, Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT47121) within the recommended timeframe.
SESLHD Pharmacy Services is an extended hours service across the seven-day week. The role requires the ability to participate in a seven-day week roster that includes flexible hours, on call, afterhours, weekends and public holidays.
The role will be primarily based at Prince of Wales Hospital. The role may be required to work at different locations and departments within South Eastern Sydney Local Health District.
Benefits:
* Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
* Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
* Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
* Discounted Private Health Insurance.
Selection Criteria
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Attention to detail and accuracy in undertaking all tasks
* Ability to understand and adhere to all legislative requirements
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Good computer skills and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations
* Eligibility to undertake a traineeship (ie Have commenced employment with SESLHD within the previous 3 months, be Australian citizens or permanent residents, not hold a previous qualification Certificate III level or higher and work full time )
* Willingness to commit to the traineeship and undertake Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT37121) or if the candidate fulfils the required prerequisites Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT47121)
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Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information for applicants:
* If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
* An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
* Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
* Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
* Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
* SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support () and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website