CCLHD - Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1/2
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time
Position Classification: Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $32.46 - $35.38 Per Hour
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Central Coast Local Health District
Requisition ID: REQ622092
Applications Close: Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 11.59pm
Interview Date: Week of the 5th January 2026
Do you thrive in a team environment where your contribution truly matters? At Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD), we are committed to Trusted Care, Better Health for Everyone, and we are looking for dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to be an essential part of our team.
About the Opportunity
As a Pharmacy Assistant you will provide pharmaceutical distribution, delivery, inventory management and operational support, for a wide range of services across the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD).
This position plays a key role in ensuring optimal pharmaceutical care to patients and staff. In this role you will:
Manage and handle medicines including drug distribution and dispensing and inventory management to ensure effective medicines management for patients in compliance with pharmacy and hospital guidelines, protocols and procedures, NSW Health legislation and National Standards.
Identify medication issues that may cause harm or risk to patients and/or staff and report to appropriate pharmacist/Team Leader/Manager.
Develop individual knowledge and skills through supporting and participating in the pharmacy department programs.
Undertake administrative/clerical duties when requested or required in daily operations.
Provide high quality customer service when interacting with patients, staff and visitors of CCLHD.
For more information about this role, please view the Position Description
About You
We are looking for someone who has:
A qualification in a relevant field recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia or Certificate III in Community Pharmacy.
Demonstrated understanding of dispensing/issuing of pharmaceuticals or equivalent experience.
Demonstrated high quality customer service skills with the ability to communicate clearly and accurately.
Ability to learn quickly, accepting responsibility and accountability for accurate completion of tasks.
Demonstrated strong work ethic and high level of attention to detail.
Applicants must have current work rights in Australia or be a permanent resident or citizen. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants who do not meet this requirement.
Benefits
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy an accrued day off each month, 17.5% annual leave loading, and paid parental leave.
Financial Benefits: Boost your take-home pay with salary packaging, save on car costs with novated leasing, and access relocation assistance.
Health & Wellbeing: Stay active with discounted gym memberships (Fitness Passport), free flu vaccinations, telehealth support, and confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) counselling for you and your family. Plus, access discounted private health insurance.
Career Growth: Advance your career with free professional development courses and secondment opportunities.
Need More Information?
Rachel Tarrant
Phone: 02 4320 2902
Email: Rachel.Tarrant@health.nsw.gov.au
Click here to find out more about applying for this position.
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Working for Central Coast Local Health District - NSW Health
Central Coast Local Health District is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.
Central Coast Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants can access support through the Stepping Up initiative, which provides guidance on the NSW Health recruitment process. You’re also welcome to reach out to Nathan Bramston in our Aboriginal Workforce Development Team at CCLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au or call 02 4320 3519 for one-on-one support.
Vaccination Requirements
All NSW Health workers are required to comply with the Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive. This includes:
Category A positions: Mandatory evidence of protection against specified infectious diseases, including annual influenza vaccination and tuberculosis assessment.
Category B positions: Vaccination is recommended but not mandatory.
Applicants must provide appropriate evidence of compliance prior to commencement. For detailed information, please refer to the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Policy.
NSW Health strongly recommends all workers stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as per the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation guidelines. However, COVID-19 vaccination is not a condition of employment.
Additional Information
An Eligibility List (E-List) or talent pool may be created from this recruitment episode to assist in filling future permanent, temporary, or casual full-time and part-time positions.
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