Employment Type: Various opportunities available (Temporary, Permanent and Casual)
Position Classification: Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Technician
Remuneration: $66,939.37 - $85,248.83 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ680203
Location: Griffith
About the role:
We are looking for dedicated Pharmacy Assistants / Technicians to join our busy team based at Griffith Base Hospital. In this role, you will work closely with our pharmacists to deliver exceptional healthcare and safe medication management to our community. You will be the first point of contact for patient inquiries and play a vital role in the smooth, accurate operation of our dispensary.
What roles we have on offer (your desired hours can be further discussed at Interview):
Permanent Part Time – 16 hours per week
Temporary Part Time – 22 hours per week (from 01 Sept, 2026 until 30 Nov, 202
Casual opportunities
As the Pharmacy Assistant or Technician, you will be responsible for:
Providing patient-focused pharmacy services, including inpatient and outpatient dispensing and related pharmacy support activities, in accordance with departmental policies, procedures and legislative requirements.
Undertaking medication distribution activities to ensure the safe, accurate and timely supply of medicines throughout the hospital.
Performing medication ordering and inventory management activities for the Pharmacy Department and patient care areas.
Maintaining medication storage areas within the pharmacy and clinical wards, including stock rotation, expiry date monitoring and replenishment of medicines.
Supporting safe medication management through accurate record keeping, stock control and quality assurance activities.
Working collaboratively with pharmacists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to deliver high-quality patient care.
What MLHD Offer:
At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.
Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Previous experience in a community or hospital pharmacy setting, or a similar environment
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise workflow and meet deadlines
A nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician Certificate III or IV qualification, or an equivalent recognised qualification (required for appointment to a Pharmacy Technician role)
Excellent customer service skills with the ability to interact effectively with patients, carers and healthcare staff.
More information:
Click here for the Position Description
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Helena Joseph-Hauser – Chief Pharmacist on
[email protected] for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 28 August 2026
MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.
If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.
This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 1. You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.
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