Make a difference behind the scenes in healthcare
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until March 2027
Position Classification: Pharmacy Tech Grade 1
Remuneration: $71,338 per annum - $76,206 per annum + Superannuation + Salary Packaging
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ683223
Location: Manning Hospital
Applications Close: Sunday, 16th August 2026
Where you'll be working
This position will see you working with a highly skilled team of Pharmacists and Pharmacy support staff to ensure optimal medication safety and service efficiency. We are incredibly supportive of each other both personally and professionally. We welcome new ideas and perspectives, and everyone has a voice. We would love to see our fun and fabulous ‘Pharm-ily grow”.
The Opportunity
The Pharmacy Technician reports to the Director of Pharmacy. In this role, the successful candidate will play a pivotal part in ensuring optimal medication supply to the wards. Their responsibilities will encompass a spectrum of tasks, from dispensing inpatient, discharge, and outpatient medications to ward imprest duties. They will actively engage in quality improvement activities, striving to enhance processes for increased efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Through consistent inventory management practices, they will maintain the accuracy of pharmaceutical stock levels, ensuring its usability within the pharmacy. The Pharmacy Technician will work closely with Pharmacists, Pharmacy support staff, other members of the multidisciplinary team and patients.
Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD) is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge. As a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast Sector.
Being the largest employer in the region we can offer salary packaging options, educational opportunities and support from a broad network of health professionals. With CORE Values of Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment your professional life is provided every opportunity to succeed and develop in your chosen profession.
Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
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Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
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Superannuation contributions
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
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Opportunity to work and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team environment
The applicant will receive on the job mentoring and support and they will also have the opportunity to attend both internal and external continuing professional develop opportunities.
About you
The ideal candidate will possess a strong work ethic and good attention to detail. They will have be a team player, keen to learn and someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. For candidates looking to transition from community pharmacy, on site supportive training will be provided.
Requirements
What we can offer you
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
Proximity to shopping and other services
Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Additional Information
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An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
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To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
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We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.
How to apply
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Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
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Completed a minimum of an accredited Pharmacy Technician Certificate III issued by a Registered Training Organisation in Hospital Pharmacy or Community Dispensary or has qualifications deemed by the employer to be equivalent.
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Able to demonstrate excellent dispensing skills/techniques including calculation and measurement skills
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Proven capacity to work as a team member
Need more information?
about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Laura Boyce on
[email protected]
Information for Applicants:
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
The Welcome Experience
The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.
Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience
Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [email protected] or 1300 40 25 23.
Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.
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