Pharmacy Assistant
A unique opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant to join the team.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1 / 2
Remuneration: Based on Experience
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ587146
Grade 1: $1145.98 - $1221.12 per week
Grade 2: $1221.12 - $1249.03 per week
Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.
NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.
Where you'll be working:
Royal North Shore Hospital Pharmacy Department
What you'll be doing:
The Pharmacy Assistant will provide technical support to the Pharmacy Department in all areas of pharmacy practice, including dispensing, production, clinical and distribution activities.
People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.
Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:
- Completion of a Certificate III or Certificate IV in Hospital Pharmacy Assistance or relevant qualifications deemed by the Health Administration Corporation to be equivalent (Technician grades only)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetical calculations. Ability to perform pharmaceutical calculations (technical grades only).
- Computer literacy, including ability to use MS Office applications.
- Demonstrated ability to work individually and in a team environment.
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For role related queries or questions contact Xitij Patel on Xitij.Patel@health.nsw.gov.au
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 . 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.
Applications Close: 14 July 2025
Interviews: 21 July 2025
