Pharmacy Technician - Cancer Services
- Work in diverse settings at Westmead for dynamic pharma experience.
- Advance your career with diverse experience and professional growth.
- Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards.
Provide quality dispensing, manufacturing, and supportive pharmaceutical services at Westmead Hospital.
Employment Type: Temporary full time (up to August 2027)
Position Classification: Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1, Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2, Pharmacy Technician Grade 1, Pharmacy Technician Grade 2
Remuneration: Dependant on Qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) provides comprehensive healthcare services throughout Western Sydney, guided by a commitment to excellence and a foundation of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
- Covers Auburn, Blacktown, The Hills Shire, Holroyd, and Parramatta LGAs.
- Offers tertiary care to residents across the Greater Western Region.
- Driven by the vision: 'Better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond.'
- Dedicated to delivering top-tier health care and related services.
What you'll be doing
As a Pharmacy Technician supporting patients across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings your role will also involve:
- Dispensing medications with high quality standards.
- Manufacturing pharmaceuticals as needed.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Criteria:
- Qualifications: Applicants without a nationally recognised pharmacy qualification will be classified as Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1.
- Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2 - Certificate II or III in Community Pharmacy provided by Pharmacy Guild/PSA.
- Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 – Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support.
- Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 - Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated good communication skills.
- Demonstrated satisfactory pharmacy dispensing experience in Australia (or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise large workload and have good time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Willing and able to participate in sterile (including cytotoxic) manufacturing.
- Must be willing and able to work late shifts and overtime on weekends as required.
Requisition ID: REQ545204
Applications Close: 16th March 2025
Need more information?
- Discover more about the application process.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Gayani.Ratnayake at Gayani.Ratnayake@health.nsw.gov.au / (02) 8890 6013.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.
