Work Type: Ongoing - Full-time or part-time

Salary: Salary not specified

Grade: Grade not specified

Occupation: Health and allied health

Location: Melbourne - Northern suburbs

Reference: 5727

Pharmacy technicians, under the supervision of a pharmacist, assist in the various activities of the pharmacy department. The daily job responsibilities are determined by the area of service that the technician is working in. The Austin pharmacy department is focused on growing the pharmacy technician workforce to support the expanded scope of technicians in to support pharmaceutical care in our facilities.

The main objectives of this position may include:

- Assist in the provision of inpatient and outpatient pharmacy services.
- Assist in aseptic, non-sterile production and cytotoxic preparation.
- Repackage pharmaceutical products.
- Support inventory management and medication distribution activities.

About you

As the Pharmacy technician, you will be someone who has excellent communication skills, with a strong commitment to excellence in patient care. You’ll bring energy and drive to your work, and have a keen interest in developing your skillset.

To be successful in this role, you'll bring with you:

- Accuracy and efficiency in medication supply processes
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Prior hospital pharmacy experience

Working at Austin Health means enjoying a strong sense of purpose, engaging in meaningful work every day. Our people also receive a variety of rewarding benefits, including:

- Greater take‑home pay through generous salary packaging, for living expenses, meals, and holiday accommodation.
- A suite of wellness initiatives designed to support you,



including discounted fitness memberships and special offers on health insurance, and a comprehensive wellbeing program.
- Onsite childcare at Austin Hospital, easy access via public transport and car parking options.
- Mentoring and career development opportunities.

Work with us!

We are committed to cultural safety and health equity for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander People. We celebrate, value, and include people of all backgrounds, genders, identities, cultures, bodies, and abilities. We welcome and support applications from talented people identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander, people with disability, neurodiverse people, LGBTQIA+ and people of all ages and cultures.

If you feel this role is right for you, we encourage your early application. Even if you don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. What matters most is your passion, your drive and your willingness to learn and contribute. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the closing date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad prior to the advertised closing date.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory National Police Check and if required, a Working With Children Check. Austin Health is a child protected organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with Child Safe Standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, you are welcome to reach out to the hiring manager: Jennifer Rivera, Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Operations at .

Application closing date: Friday 7 August 2026

Applications close Friday 7 August 2026 at 11.59pm

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📌 Pharmacy Technician (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne