Team:
The North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital provide high-quality healthcare to support patients and consumers across the North West of Tasmania. Our pharmacy team collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centred, medicine-related care. With patient safety and professional development at the heart of our ethos, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
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The Role:
Pharmacy Technicians in Statewide Hospital Pharmacy work in a rotational capacity and participate in activities such as medication dispensing, ward-based medication supply, medication compounding, PBS claiming, inventory management and drug distribution.
Statewide Hospital Pharmacy is committed to the ongoing development of our pharmacy technician workforce and have been working to establish long term career pathways for everyone in our organisation. We strive to make the pharmacy workplace a positive environment for colleagues, and we want to bring people into our team who demonstrate care, compassion and respect.
Multiple vacancies are available within North West Hospital Pharmacy, full-time and part time positions available in day work roles. Please note that staff in our North West Hospital Pharmacy team provide services at the Mersey Community Hospital and the North West Regional Hospital, and staff are required to work at both sites.
You will need:
- Prior relevant pharmacy work experience, preferably in a hospital setting.
- To possess or be actively enrolled in a Certificate III or IV in Hospital and Health Services Pharmacy Support or an equivalent qualification (for example, a Certificate III in Community Pharmacy)
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Permanent part time, day worker position, working up to 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible.
Multiple Fixed term, full time/part time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 24 April 2026.
Fixed term part time, day worker position, working up to 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until Apr 2026.
*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 12% 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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
- Possess or be actively enrolled in Certificate III or IV in Health Services Assistance (Hospital and Community Health Pharmacy Assistance) from a recognised education institution; or
- Possess or be actively enrolled in Certificate III or IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support from a recognised educational institution; or
- An Associated Diploma from a recognised educational institution, or an equivalent qualification, that is relevant to the work of a Pharmacy Technician.
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Other qualifications or work experience that is relevant to the position of Pharmacy Technician
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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
Phone number: 03 6777 6733
Email address: shp.statewodesupport@ths.tas.gov.au
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