Pharmacy Assistant/ Technician
Employment Type: Temporary Part Time (from 13 July 2026 until 27 December 2026)
Position Classification: Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Technician
Remuneration: $64,364.88 - $81,969.92 per annum, pro rata (+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)
Hours Per Week: 10
Requisition ID: REQ662777
Location: Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Are you looking to make a significant impact within regional communities?
About the role:
We are looking for a dedicated Pharmacy Assistant / Technician to join our busy team based at Wagga Wagga 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.
As the Pharmacy Assistant or Technician, you will be responsible for:
Perform tasks of drug distribution necessary to ensure the safe and accurate distribution of medication.
Provide patient service, pharmaceutical dispensing and production activities in their designated areas as outlined in the departmental Policy and Procedures Manual.
Ensure that medications are used and managed in accordance with legislative requirements and hospital policies.
Prepare sterile and non-sterile products according to the Department's Master Formulations.
Participate in departmental quality assurance and key performance indicator programs.
Participate in performance development processes to contribute to own professional growth and service outcomes.
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.
Click here to discover why MLHD is the right place to contribute to healthier communities.
Our ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Competency in dispensing, non-sterile production, and distribution processes
Excellent customer service and patient interaction skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Effective time management skills with the ability to prioritise workflow and meet deadlines
More Information:
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Cindy Patterson – Chief Pharmacist on Cindy.Patterson@health.nsw.gov.au for a confidential chat.
Applications close: 12 June 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 11). 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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