Hospital Pharmacy Technician
Springfield - Australia
Job Summary
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity for enthusiastic and professional Pharmacy Technicians to join our Clinical Services team servicing the public and private Mater Hospitals.
We welcome those with previous hospital or community pharmacy experience as well as others with limited experience as on-the-job training will be provided to support your transition into hospital pharmacy.
Mater Health Services South-East Queensland comprises a unique collection of two public and four private hospitals at South Brisbane Springfield and Redland caring for over 500000 patients each year. This includes Mater Mothers Hospitals Queenslands largest maternity service with more than 10000 births annually.
Mater Pharmacy services all inpatient and outpatient areas so this represents a fantastic opportunity to make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of this community and to contribute to a strong unified inter-professional Clinical Services team at Mater.
Salary range: $32.02 - $36.55 per hour (Operational Officer Level 2-3) plus superannuationandaccess to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15900access to many staff benefits!
What youll be doing
You will work in a team with pharmacists technicians pharmacy students and other support staff to deliver safe effective and high-quality of pharmacy service to optimise outcomes for all patients and customers of Mater.
In this role you will be responsible for delivering a consistently high level of pharmacy service to all clinical areas which will include:
Dispensary duties:
- Assembling and delivering dispensed medications
- Cold chain management of refrigerated and frozen medications
- Customer service and taking payments for discharging patients collecting medications
- Assisting to monitor and maintain appropriate stock levels in the pharmacy
- Answering phone calls from both internal and external customers and patients
- Support pharmacy team with operational and administrative tasks
- Providing responsive customer-focused service
Imprest Service:
- Scheduled restocking of imprest medication to expected levels in a variety of clinical and procedural areas across all our hospitals on a rotational basis
- Efficiently and accurately delivering medications required for patient care by receiving picking delivering and putting away stock in a timely and accurate manner
- Management of expiry dates stock rotation and product availability
- Handling packages up to 12kg
- Providing responsive customer-focused service
- Training fellow team members in all aspects of the imprest role
- Contributing to review of stock holding and schedules checking expiry and auditing.
Other rotational roles in this team include:
- PBS claim preparation and pharmacy billing
- Dispensing for chemotherapy assembling pre-meds oral drugs and prescription management for Cancer Care areas
- Dispensing scheduled supply and prescription management for outpatient services including the Mater Infusion Centre and Hospital in the Home
This role is primarily based at South Brisbane with the opportunity to also work at Mater Springfield or Redland from time to time.
Mater Pharmacy is dedicated to the exceptional care and service of all our customers. We provide comprehensive pharmacy service and strive to maintain the highest level of professionalism at all addition to clinical pharmacy services we also provide traditional community pharmacy medicines and retail products to patients visitors and staff.
About you
To be considered for this role you must have:
- A professional attitude effective communication skills and a high level of attention to detail
- Passion for customer service and appreciation of the importance of delivering exceptional service every time
- Professional hardworking attitude and willing to work cooperatively and effectively with all team members
- Completed or be willing to undertake relevant qualifications such as Certificate II or III in Hospital/Community Pharmacy (or equivalent)
Other highly desirable traits:
- Previous relevant work experience
- The flexibility to work additional shifts including some weekends and public holidays
- The ability to work at all Mater Hospital locations including South Brisbane Redland and Springfield
Why join us
Materis Queenslands largest not-for-profit healthcare provider delivering exceptional care to nearly 700000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. Were leaders inhealthcareeducation fundraising & philanthropyandresearch and its our people who make the difference.
Were looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater youll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation compassion and excellence.
- Increase your take-home paywith generous salary packaging options including meal and entertainment benefits
- Grow your careerwith access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
- Wellbeing supportthrough our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
- Access a range of health and wellbeing serviceswith a corporate discount on private health insurance
- Exclusive discountsacross dining retail travel accommodation (just to name a few!)
- Stay activewith unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
- Convenient discounted on-site parking
- Enjoy great foodwith reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
- Join Queenslands Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team
Be part of something bigger.Make your move with Mater.#GETBETTERWITHMATER
How to apply
In your cover letter please include a short explanation of your relevant experience abilities and skills and the reason why you would like to work at Mater.
Applications closeSunday 2nd August 2026.
Please note we may contact applicants prior to the closing date please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW.
Direct applications only we are not engaging recruitment agencies at this time. All successful candidates may be required to complete preemployment checks (including criminal history working rights medical and working with children checks).
Mater offers a safe supportive flexible and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and ourReconciliation webpage.
Mater ensures all children have an environment suitable for their safety and wellbeing through proper supervision and safeguarding practices.
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About Company
Mater brings together collective expertise across Health, Education and Research to improve the health and wellbeing of Queenslanders. Queensland’s largest not-for-profit hospital network, Mater operates 11 hospitals across the state and delivers healthcare to Queenslanders in their o ... View more