Agency Department of Health Work unit Pharmacy Department

Job title Senior Pharmacy Technician Designation Technical 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $72,985 - $82,299 Location Alice Springs

Position number 16954 RTF 361020 Closing 24/11/2026

Contact officer Tara Hay on 08 8951 7572 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=361020

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR

TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Responsible for dispensing and distribution of medicines, purchasing, inventory management, and ward based clinical activities under the supervision of a pharmacist, on a rotational basis.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Perform specified tasks as per duty statement for the individual position
2. Assist in dispensing prescriptions, non-sterile manufacturing and pre-packing to be checked by a pharmacist.
3. Assist with the management and dispensing of Pharmaceutical Advantages Scheme (PBS) medicines, Highly Specialised Drugs

(HSD), Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy (EFC) and Special Access Scheme (SAS) products.
1.



Assist with the coordination of prescriptions, medication lists and medicines between the hospital pharmacy, community

pharmacies and outside agencies under the direction of a pharmacist including site visits as required.
1. Undertake bulk medicine distribution and answer non-clinical questions relating to supply, storage and availability.
2. Co-ordinate inventory management within the pharmacy department including purchasing, receipt of products, invoice

reconciliation, allocation of stores duties to other technical staff, and liaison with couriers and suppliers.
1. Monitor key performance indicators and participate in continuous quality improvement activities.
2. Undertake regular dispensary sessions and participate in paid weekend and public holiday roster.
3. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour.

10.Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces

Selection criteria

Essential

1. Completion of Certificate III (or equivalent) in Health Systems Assistance – Hospital Pharmacy, or the ability and willingness to

complete this within 18 months of commencement.




1. Sound knowledge and understanding of Northern Territory Medicines, Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act and Regulations

and how they impact on pharmacy.
1. Knowledge and experience in hospital pharmacy dispensing and interpretation of prescriptions, stock control, and experience

with relevant information technology systems (e.g. Merlin and Microsoft Office)
1. Experience in dispensing prescriptions under the PBS and knowledge of the HSD, EFC and SAS programs, and their

claiming/reporting requirements.
1. High attention to detail, good arithmetic, problem solving, time management and prioritisation skills, ability to meet deadlines

and work unsupervised.
1. Excellent communication (written and oral) and negotiation skills and perform as an effective team member.
2. Commitment to self-development and demonstrated ability to supervise and teach other staff and students.8. Ability to

perform stock distribution duties involving lifting items up to 12kg in a repetitive and safe manner 9. Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Further information

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

📌 Senior Pharmacy Technician (Alice Springs)
🏢 NT Health
📍 Alice Springs