The Team:
The Statewide Hospital Pharmacy (SHP) team work to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community. We strive to make the pharmacy workplace a positive environment for colleagues, and we are looking for someone to bring people into our team who demonstrates care, compassion and respect.
The Role:
Provide high level administrative support to the Pharmacy Senior Management Team, consisting of the Executive Director Statewide Hospital Pharmacy, Pharmacy Operations & Logistics Officer - SHP, Pharmacy Site Managers and Pharmacy Support Officers.
Although based in Launceston, you would be a part of the SHP Administration Team, providing support across the state to our pharmacy departments within the four major hospitals.
You will need
- Preparation, coordination and recording of local and statewide Pharmacy meeting agendas and minutes, including liaising with Managers/Supervisors for content within specified timeframes.
- Maintenance of diary appointments for the Pharmacy Site Managers and travel bookings for the Pharmacy department staff as authorised by the Pharmacy Site Manager or Pharmacy Operations & Logistics Officer - SHP.
- Coordinate and liaise with Pharmacy staff regarding timesheets, sick leave, annual leave and professional development requests. Record, reconcile and manage the Pharmacy’s leave management database. Act as a conduit between Pharmacy and Payroll.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment: General Stream, Band 3
Permanent full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, located in Launceston, commencing as soon as possible.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.
Salary: $73,811 to $79,779 per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
- Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022.
Salary Packaging:
You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Benefits available to eligible candidates
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties:
Application Guide:
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information:
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Fiona Lockwood
Position: Pharmacy Support Officer
Phone number: 03 6777 6733
Email address: fiona.lockwood@ths.tas.gov.au
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