Pharmacy Assistant/Technician (Grade 1/2)

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1, Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2,  Pharmacy Technician Grade 1, Pharmacy Technician Grade 2
Remuneration: $32.46 - $41.34 per hour plus Superannuation 
Hours Per Week: 32
Requisition ID: REQ638358
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 22 February 2026

Pharmacy Assistant/Technician (Grade 1/2) - St George Hospital

Where you'll be working

As part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), St George Hospital offers a collaborative culture where healthcare professionals across various disciplines work closely together. It features state-of-the-art facilities and is involved in clinical teaching, offering valuable training opportunities in specialties such as cardiology, oncology, and emergency medicine. St George Hospital serves a diverse patient base, providing staff with the chance to gain exposure to a wide range of medical cases and make a real difference in people's lives. Our Pharmacy team is integral to the delivery of high quality healthcare, working with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medication use and improve patient outcomes. SESLHD Pharmacy provides an extended service over seven days a week, and our leadership team is committed to fostering a culture of teamwork, excellence and innovation.  Working for SESLHD Pharmacy Services means means joining a friendly, collaborative team that will support your professional growth and welcome your ideas and input.

The Role

We have an exciting opportunity for a Pharmacy Assistant/Technician to join our team at St George Hospital Pharmacy. This position is a permanent part time position. You'll be part of a team facilitating the provision and further development of the pharmacy service to patients and clients of the organisation, including undertaking advanced practice roles to enable the pharmacists to focus on clinical pharmacy services. You will be part of an integral team, assisting in different operational areas such as dispensary, outpatients, stores and cancer care center.

To be part of a team facilitating the the provision and further development of the pharmacy service to patients and clients of the organisation including undertaking advanced practice roles to enable the pharmacists to focus on clinical pharmacy service provision. 
 
Benefits:

• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Are you ready to join us?

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

1. Do you have any qualifications that would be relevant to this position?
2. Can you describe your experience with dispensing medicines in a hospital or community pharmacy setting? What systems or processes did you follow to ensure accuracy and compliance?
3. Describe a situation where you worked effectively within a team. How did your communication skills contribute to the success of the task or project?
4. Have you had any experience or training in ordering or managing medication stock? How would you approach learning the procurement process in a pharmacy setting?
 

Need more information? 

 1) Click here for the Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards  
 2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Ibrahim Hamad on Ibrahim.Hamad@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know.

Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description.
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer.
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural backgrounds, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Employment Consultant that can also provide support (SESLHD-AboriginalWorkforce@health.nsw.gov.au) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website.