Townsville Hospital and Health Service – Townsville QLD

About the Townsville Prison Health Service:

The Townsville Prison Health Service (TPHS) is a primary health care service that operates across multiple facilities in Stuart, Townsville.

The Townsville Corrections Centre (TCC) covers a large geographical area, has both men and women high and low custody facilities with separate sections required for security and accommodations.

The service is a nurse led primary health care model, supplemented with part time GP's, allied health and other specialist services.

About your new employer:

Clinical Excellence

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous career development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

Career Growth and Development

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

Work/Life Balance and Lifestyle Benefits

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.





Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

- Generous remuneration package value up to $41,718 p.a. (CA3)
- Salary range: $34.53 to $36.34 p.h.
- 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
- 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
- Plus Salary Sacrificing options may be available

About your opportunity:

As a clinical assistant, you will work closely with pharmacists, nurses, medical officers and correctional staff to help ensure people in custody have timely access to essential medication and healthcare supplies. Your work will contribute directly to improving health outcomes for a population that often experiences significant barriers to healthcare access.

Requirements:

- Desirable : Successful completion of Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT37121) or equivalent, including the 'Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest Stock' Module (HLTPA001) is required for this position to be employed at CA3 level.
- Possession of class C drivers' licence.
- Enter other requirements, e.g., Drivers Licence or desirable quals etc.
- This is a Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) risk role.
- Probation period may apply.
- Pre-employment checks will be conducted, including Queensland Corrective Services Criminal History Check.

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

For a confidential discussion please contact: Andrea Stevens on 5***.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

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📌 Clinical Pharmacy Assistant (Townsville)
🏢 Townsville Hospital and Health Service
📍 Townsville