Trainee Pharmacy Assistant

Start Your Career in Pharmacy While You Work todays a Cert III!

Remuneration: $22,201.98 Per Annum + Salary Packaging + Superannuation
Employment Type: Temporary Part-time - 2 Years
Position Classification: School Based Trainee Year 11
Hours Per Week: 8
Requisition ID: REQ550976
Applications Close: Wednesday Midnight, 05/02/25

Pharmacy Assistant / Technician / Trainee
Awabakal Country - John Hunter Hospital

Are you a year 11 student looking for an on-the-job learning experience? Are you looking for a way to gain experience to enter the workforce while you are completing a VET course? Our Hunter New England Pharmacy Assistant Traineeship is a great way to gain invaluable experience in Pharmacy support and the health sector.

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: 

• Qualification in Certificate III in Hospital or Health Service Pharmacy Support Assistance
• Receive cultural and professional support to develop both cultural and allied health links
• You’ll have unique learning opportunities to explore Pharmacy career paths within Hunter New England Health.
• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero 
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) 
• 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 
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals 

About the job:
This traineeship offers you the chance to gain a recognised qualification in Certificate III in Hospital or Health Service Pharmacy Support Assistance with a reputable training organisation.

A typical day with us You’ll work under the supervision of Pharmacists, assisting with pharmacy supply and dispensing medications to patients or organising supply of medications to hospital wards. You will be involved in medication deliveries, stock management and providing customer service to staff and patients when we accept prescriptions for dispensing. Within the role you will have dedictyed time to complete your Certificate III

Take the first step toward an exciting career in healthcare—apply today and join our dynamic pharmacy team!

About you:

• A recent year 10 completer eager to start a career in health.
• Motivated and enthusiastic about learning new skills.
• Enjoy interacting with a diverse range of people.
• Keen to work as part of a team supporting your community.

Need 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 Tracey Meares on Tracey.Meares@health.nsw.gov.au

Additional Information:

• Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse. 
• 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. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.  

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.