SCHN - Network Chief Pharmacy Technician - REQ611513
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- REQ611513 Requisition #
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- Oct 03, 2025 Post Date
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacy Tech Gde 4
Remuneration: 89588 - 94999.44 full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ611513
Location: Network Based with home site either CHW or SCH
Applications Close: Midnight on 13 October 2025
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Be Part of a Once-in-a-Lifetime Transformation in Paediatric Pharmacy
Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is undergoing a once in a lifetime redevelopment with new facilities at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick and The Children’s Hospital, Westmead. We are looking for a strategic thinker to take up the newly created role of SCHN Chief Technician to join us as we move into our brand-new, purpose-built pharmacies in November 2025 at Randwick and March 2026 at Westmead.
Our pharmacy departments deliver inpatient clinical, operational, HITH, ambulatory and outpatient pharmacy services to the hospital. We care for patients as part of the multi-disciplinary team under medical teams such as oncology/haematology, neurology, renal, gastroenterology, intensive care, mental health, emergency and surgical. We support pharmacy technicians through Cert III and IV training. Quality improvement and research are embedded in practice, and we train our staff to be skilled educators.
Both new Pharmacy departments will feature automation in patient care areas to streamline inventory management and a central pharmacy equipped with a robotic dispensing system. The pharmacy departments have aseptic, cytotoxic, and gene therapy suites, along with specialised non-sterile compounding facilities to support tailored formulations.
SCH Pharmacy are recruiting a Full time Chief Technician to join our expanding team
This position is Network based, with home site preference for SCH or CHW.
What you'll be doing
The role is primarily responsible for the management of all Pharmacy Technicians and Assistants across SCHN. The Chief Technician provides strategic leadership and mentorship to the technical workforce (under the direction of the Director(s) of pharmacy), providing professional development and supporting a high-performing culture with Pharmacy technicians and assistants working at the top of scope of practice. The role carries responsibility for the effective management and workforce development of Pharmacy technicians and assistants under the direction of the Network Director, Director, Deputy Director of Pharmacy and Lead Pharmacist - Workforce Development.
The role also supports central and decentralised service operational models within the Pharmacy. This position provides oversight to decentralised services in automated inventory management and with technicians and assistants supporting clinical operations including medication management and patient flow. Operational management of technical aspects of central pharmacy includes production, chemotherapy, gene therapy, dispensary, clinical trials and robotics. This position will play an active role in the safe, efficient, and sustainable use of medications across Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network (SCHN).
How to Apply
Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:
- A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
- Answer to the following question:
- Describe a program or initiative you led that enabled pharmacy technicians to work at the top of their scope of practice. How did you design and implement the program, and what were the outcomes for service delivery or workforce capability?
- Describe a program or initiative you led that enabled pharmacy technicians to work at the top of their scope of practice. How did you design and implement the program, and what were the outcomes for service delivery or workforce capability?
Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)
- Salary packaging for tax savings
- Meal entertainment savings
- Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
- Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Fitness Passport
- Flexible Work Practice Opportunities
Need more information?
- Click here for the Position Description
- Find out more about applying for this position
- Learn more about The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
- Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
Further Contacts and Support
For role related queries or questions contact Felicity Wright on felicity.wright@health.nsw.gov.au
We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-AboriginalHealthDirectorate@health.nsw.gov.au
For technical support please contact the customer services team on 1300 679 367.
Child Safe Standards
SCHN 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.
Additional Information
Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.
NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.
Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
All workers must meet NSW Health’s vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website
For roles that require formal qualifications, please note that overseas qualifications must be assessed by the Department of Education or the relevant authority appointed by the Australian Government for skilled migration purposes.
Eligibility List
An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.
