Pharmacy Assistant/Technician
💊 Support safe and accurate medication supply
🏥 Work across busy hospital pharmacy settings
📈 Grow skills in dispensing and production
Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification:Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 / Grade 2, Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1/ Grade 2
Remuneration: Dependent on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 24 (Job share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospital
Where you'll be working
Join a dynamic and supportive pharmacy team across Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals, part of a large and fast-paced health service committed to quality patient care and continuous improvement. You’ll work alongside experienced pharmacists and technicians in a collaborative environment that values learning and development.
Be part of a high-performing, patient-focused pharmacy team
Gain exposure across inpatient, outpatient and community settings
Work in modern facilities within a growing health district
Supportive team culture focused on development and collaboration
Opportunities to build skills across diverse pharmacy services
What you'll be doing
In this hands-on role, you will contribute to the safe and efficient delivery of pharmacy services, supporting medication supply, dispensing and production activities across the service. Job share applications will be considered. Applicants must clearly specify in their application whether they are applying for the full three (3) days per week or seeking a job share arrangement (e.g. two days per week). Where applying for a job share, applicants must also clearly outline their availability and any limitations regarding preferred or non‑available days. Approval of any job share arrangement will be subject to the successful appointment of a suitably qualified applicant to cover the remaining days of the three‑day role.
Assist with medication distribution to ensure safe and accurate supply
Support dispensing and pharmaceutical production activities
Prepare sterile and non-sterile products in line with protocols
Maintain compliance with legislation, policies and quality standards
Contribute to quality improvement and performance programs
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications: Applicants without a nationally recognised pharmacy qualification will be classified as Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1.
Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2 - Certificate II or III in Community Pharmacy provided by Pharmacy Guild/PSA.
Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 – Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support.
Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 - Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support.
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated good communication skills.
Demonstrated satisfactory pharmacy dispensing experience in Australia (or equivalent).
Demonstrated ability to prioritise large workload and have good time management skills.
Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
Willing and able to participate in sterile (including cytotoxic) manufacturing.
Must be willing and able to work late shifts and overtime on weekends as required.
Requisition ID: REQ647277
Applications Close: 27th April 2026
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For inquiries about the role, contact Kristen Tillinghast at kristen.tillinghast@health.nsw.gov.au
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
