Hunter New England Local Health District

REQ

Take the next step in your pharmacy career.

Employment Type:Full Time Temporary until Feb 2027 Position Classification:Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 Remuneration: $77,771.12 to $85,248.83 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging Hours Per Week:38 hours per week Requisition ID:REQ Location: Manning Hospital Applications Close: Sunday 11 th October 2026

About the role and where you will be working

Are you a passionate Pharmacy Technician looking to be part of a supportive, collaborative and friendly team? Join our Pharm-ily, where your ideas are valued, your voice is heard, and teamwork is at the heart of what we do.

Reporting to the Director of Pharmacy, you’ll play an important role in supporting the safe and efficient supply of medications across the wards. Your role will include inpatient, discharge and outpatient dispensing, ward imprest management, inventory control and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

You’ll work closely with Pharmacists, Pharmacy support staff, patients and the broader multidisciplinary team, helping us deliver a high standard of service and continually improve the way we work. Joining Hunter Current England Local Health District (HNELHD) is an opportunity to grow your career, expand your skills and work alongside a broad network of dedicated health professionals. As one of the region’s largest healthcare employers, HNELHD offers opportunities for professional development, educational support and salary packaging options. You’ll have access to ongoing mentoring and support, as well as opportunities to participate in internal and external continuing professional development activities.

About you

We’re looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician who takes pride in their work, has a strong attention to detail and enjoys being part of a team. The ideal candidate will be keen to learn, adaptable and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

If you’re looking to transition from community pharmacy,



don’t worry — we’ll support you every step of the way with on-the-job training, mentoring and guidance to help you build confidence and develop your hospital pharmacy skills.

You’ll have access to ongoing mentoring and support, as well as opportunities to participate in internal and external continuing professional development activities.

If you’re ready to learn, grow and be part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!

Requirements

Completed a minimum of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate IV issued by a Registered Training Organisation in Hospital Pharmacy or Community Dispensary or have qualifications deemed by the employer to be equivalent.

What we can offer:

AtHunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
- Salary packaging options- up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passportfor health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
- To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current Recent Zealand Passport.



Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

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At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most HNELHD employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via or .

HNE Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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