Pharmacy Technician Grade 2

Job Description:

• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Full time, permanent position

About the Role

You will provide technical and operational support to the delivery of safe, effective and timely pharmacy services across St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne. Working under the direction of pharmacists, you will be responsible for undertaking a range of medication distribution, dispensing, inventory management and pharmacy support activities while maintaining compliance with legislative, professional and organisational requirements.

• Satellite pharmacy and dispensary work

• Imprest and stock management

• Complete paperwork from prescriptions to ensure PBS claiming and patient invoices are accurate

The classification for this position is TH6 ($65,042 per annum).

Your Contribution

• Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) course or equivalent awarded by a registered Training Organisation or as approved by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria
• Computer knowledge and skill
• Excellent command of spoken and written English
• Demonstrated ability of work as a member of a team

• Valid work visa for Australia
• Current national criminal history check, or willing to obtain
• Hospital Pharmacy technician experience preferred

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• A healthy work/life balance encouraged. Full time employment comes with a monthly Accrued Day Off (additional day off per month!)
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement

The Pharmacy Department

The Pharmacy Department at St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne provides comprehensive pharmacy services across acute, sub-acute and ambulatory care settings. Pharmacy technicians are integral members of the healthcare team, supporting the safe, efficient and timely delivery of medication management services through the use of pharmacy dispensing, inventory management and electronic medical record systems. Technicians work collaboratively with pharmacists and other healthcare professionals in a highly regulated environment and contribute to service excellence, patient safety, continuous quality improvement and workforce development.

Working at St Vincent’s

St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

Application

Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.

Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Contact:
Helen Dixon, Deputy Director - Pharmacy, Helen.dixon@svha.org.au

Closing Date:

24 November 2026 11:59pm

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at indigenouscareers@svha.org.au

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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