Employment Type:PermanentFull Time. This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
Position Classification:Pharmacy Tech Gde 1-2
Remuneration: - full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:REQ
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 4 October 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Sophie Brown on ************@health.nsw.gov.au

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

To be part of the team facilitating the provision and further development of the pharmacy service to patients and clients of the Sydney Children’s Hospital Network including undertaking both technician support roles and advanced practice roles to enable the pharmacists to focus on clinical pharmacy service provision.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment perks, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

- 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
- Experience with information technology and familiar with the use of pharmacy software e.g. iPharmacy system.
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations




- Demonstrated understanding and experience of dispensing/issuing of pharmaceuticals in a hospital or community pharmacy setting or equivalent experience.
- Candidates must have relevant qualifications as per the award to enable appointment as a Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 i.e. completed a qualification in a relevant field recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia or up to the level of Certificate III (or as deemed equivalent by the organisation). Candidates who have Certificate IV qualifications as per the award may be considered for appointment as a Pharmacy Technician Grade 2.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards.We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

SCHN is an Equal Prospect Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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