The Role

An opportunity has become available for a Pharmacy Assistant - Senior (Education) to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 14 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

Provide support, mentoring, education, training and supervision to Pharmacy Assistants
Provide education to patients on the use of a defined range of medicines, medication aids and devices
Provide a defined range of pharmacy services for patients under the delegation and guidance of a pharmacist
Assist Pharmacists in preparing and recording Monitored Medicine orders and undertaking audits of reports and records

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT47115) or equivalent qualification.
Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

Flexible work options
Career Development
Salary Packaging
Modern Facilities
Diverse Work Culture
Research Opportunities
12.75% super
17.5% leave loading

Salary

Permanent part time (45.6 hours per fortnight)
Base salary ranging from $39.57 - $43.30 per hour





About Us

The Pharmacy Service provides medication management services across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (HHS), through inpatient units, outpatient clinics and in all facilities where medicines are being utilised for the care of patients.

About Gold Coast Health

Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
Prospect to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Thursday, 5 November 2026

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC695572

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📌 Pharmacy Assistant - Senior (Education) (Gold Coast)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Gold Coast