Location:
Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference:
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Location:
Sunshine Hospital
Employment Type:
Full-Time, Ongoing
Salary:
Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
About the role:
Join our Pharmacy Technician team and play an important role in supporting the safe, timely and productive delivery of medications across Western Health.
Working alongside and under the direction of a pharmacist you'll gain experience across a diverse range of services including ward pharmacy, dispensing, medication distribution, imprest and inventory management.
You'll also have opportunities to develop your skills in specialised areas such as sterile, non-sterile and cytotoxic manufacturing, clinical trials, pre-packing and pharmacy automation.
This is a diverse and rewarding role offering opportunities to build your skills and contribute to high-quality patient care across a large and dynamic health service.
Support the safe and timely dispensing, supply and distribution of medications across inpatient, outpatient and other Western Health services, working under pharmacist supervision.
Manage medication inventory and stock distribution, including imprest services, stock rotation, expiry management, medication shortages, returns and recalls.
Provide technical pharmacy support across a range of services, with opportunities to work in ward pharmacy, manufacturing, sterile and cytotoxic services, clinical trials and other specialised areas following appropriate training.
Contribute to medication safety, quality improvement and collaborative pharmacy practice, including audits, KPIs, continuous improvement activities and working closely with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams.
A Certificate III in Hospital Pharmacy or equivalent
Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills




A commitment to customer service by understanding who the customers of the pharmacy service are and respond willingly and pleasantly to customer enquiries
An ability to work as a team member
A commitment to continuous quality improvement processes and ongoing change
Demonstrated initiative and motivation
A willingness to work, if required, at any site of Western Health
Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne's West - one of Australia's fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.
More than13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings.
These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.
We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community.
With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health isrecognisedfor itsexpertisein managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centredcare.
We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact.




We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.
Whyjoinus?
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive salaries, flexible work options, and wellbeing programs.
Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.
Learning and Development
Accesspersonalisedpathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.
Community Impact and Inclusion
Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.
Organisational Culture and Environment
Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.
Ready to make an impact?
Closing date: 11:59pm on 23 September ****
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer.
We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations.
We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people secure.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, anImmunisationStatus Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).
Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.
Applications close Wednesday 23 September **** at *****pm
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📌 Pharmacy Technician (Melbourne)
🏢 State Government Of Victoria, Australia
📍 Melbourne