- Location: Multiple Western Health sites
- Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing (with monthly Accrued Day Off)
- Salary: Grade 4 $73.9K (+ 10% Senior Allowance) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician ready to take the next step in your career?

Join our Pharmacy Team in this exciting Grade 4 senior role, where you’ll help shape the future of pharmacy technician practice through innovative education, orientation, training and competency programs.

You’ll play a key role in building capability, confidence and consistency across our pharmacy technician workforce, while supporting the growth and development of others.

This senior opportunity within our Pharmacy Team is available in a full time, permanent capacity.

Key responsibilities:

Working closely with the Pharmacy Education Team, Lead Pharmacy Technician and other Senior Pharmacy Technicians, you will:

- Lead and support the delivery of education, orientation, training and competency programs for pharmacy technicians across Western Health.
- Develop and maintain practical, contemporary training resources and competency assessments that promote safe effective and consistent practice.
- Coordinate onboarding and ongoing training to support pharmacy technicians throughout their professional development.
- Identify training needs and opportunities to strengthen knowledge, skills and capability.
- Support the education and training requirements associated with new and expanded pharmacy technician roles and services.
- Evaluate training programs and use feedback to drive continuous improvement in education and competency development.
- Provide coaching, guidance and practical support to pharmacy technicians in the workplace.
- Maintain technical and operational expertise by performing Grade 4 pharmacy technician duties as required.

About you:

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Holder of a Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent (or working towards).
- A minimum of four years’ full-time experience as a qualified hospital pharmacy technician in the Australian setting.
- Completion of VCE or equivalent.




- Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to supervise, support and coordinate staff.
- General computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and support pharmacy-related digital systems and technologies.
- Experience contributing to quality improvement, service development or implementation of new processes (desirable).

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is the leading healthcare provider in Melbourne’s West - one of Australia’s fastest-growing and most culturally and socioeconomically diverse regions.

More than 13,000 employees help deliver a comprehensive range of services across our hospitals, community, correctional, and home-based settings. These services include acute tertiary care, emergency and intensive care, medical and surgical specialties, mental health and wellbeing, subacute care, ambulatory care, primary care, home-based services, and residential aged care.

We are committed to driving innovation and sustainability that improves health outcomes for our community. With specialties spanning oncology, renal care, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic disease management, geriatrics, and cardiology, Western Health is recognised for its expertise in managing complex and chronic conditions through integrated, patient-centred care.

We foster a collaborative and inclusive culture where you can make a meaningful impact. We support our staff to keep learning and growing through a diverse range of education programs, partnerships with universities in medical research and professional development opportunities.

Why join us?

Compensation and Benefits

- Competitive salaries, flexible work options,



and wellbeing programs.
- Scholarships and grants to support ongoing learning.

Learning and Development

- Access personalised pathways through the Western Health Learning Academy.
- Opportunities for postgraduate study, clinical education, and mentorship.

Community Impact and Inclusion

- Make a difference through compassionate care in a diverse, inclusive workforce.
- Contribute to community wellbeing initiatives and healthcare research.

Organisational Culture and Environment

- Work in a collaborative, innovative team focused on continuous improvement and excellence.

Ready to make an impact?

If you’re passionate about leading and supporting our team of Pharmacy Technicians, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 23 November 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact:

Title: Kasia Valenzuela

Email: [email protected]

Alternate Contact: Grace Easaw

Email: [email protected]

Western Health is an equal prospect employer. We welcome applications from people of all genders, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, and people with lived experience that strengthens their ability to do this work.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

📌 Senior Grade 4 Pharmacy Technician - Education (Melbourne)
🏢 Western Health
📍 Melbourne