Pharmacy Assistant Technician
Job Summary
Job Description:
Role title:PharmacyAssistant/ Pharmacy Technician
Role type:1Max termfull timeroleuntil Sept 302026.2 casual roles until Sept 302026.
Role grade:Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1 or Grade 2or Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 or 2
Department and location:PharmacyParklea Correctional Centre
Salary:$64364 - $81969 super
Better and fair care.Always.
We are St Vincents Health Australia Australias largestnot-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857 our 30000 healthcare superheroesoperatepublic and private hospitals residential aged care community and virtual care and outreach programs.
About the role
Join our dedicated onsite healthcare team at Parklea Correctional Centre providing high-quality care in a unique and rewarding environment. These Pharmacy Assistant/Technicianpositionsareavailable through to 30 September 2026 coinciding with the conclusion ofSt Vincents contract at Parklea.
The max termfull-timerole would see you working a rotating roster10-hourshifts 6am to 5pm
The casual roles would see you typically being invitedto work to backfill planned and unplanned staff leave 6am to 5pm or as otherwise
Assistwith the preparation ordering andadministeringof medications
Coordinate patient release medication supplies and ensure pharmacy stores are well-maintained
Perform critical monitoring tasks such as documenting fridge temperatures
Maintaining pharmacy equipment andassistwith accepting medication deliveries
Assistingpharmacists towitnessOTPadministration
About you
Qualification in a relevant field recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia or Certificate III or IV issued by a Registered Training Organisation in Hospital and Community Pharmacyor equivalent experience
Experience of dispensing of pharmaceuticals in a hospital or community pharmacy setting
Demonstrated knowledge of legislative requirements relating to pharmaceuticals
For max term you need to be able towork a rotating rosterincluding weekends and public holidays
For casual ideally you need to be open to a range of shift opportunities as they present themselves
Why work at St Vincents
Join us on our mission to provide care to all including the most at-risk people in our community
Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
Access to a government salary sacrifice program.Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
Committed to financial support for educational developmentscholarship programs paid study leave
AboutParklea
In this role you will be based at Parklea Correctional Centre.
Amajor Sydney prison with capacity for 1800 malepatients
Our teamofclinical&non-clinicalemployees provide high quality & compassionate care to the inmates
Adynamicplace where our people tend to learn a lot&diversify their skills&healthcareexperience
Employees receiveadditionalenvironmental allowances based on position
Onsite freeparkingacafé gym andchanging roomfacilities
Sponsorship / work rights forAustralia
Please note visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks includingrelevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.
As part of our commitment toreconciliationwe encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body mindspiritand community.
How to apply
The closing date for applications is19May 2026.Please apply at your earliest convenience as we will be interviewing strong candidates as you apply.
Pleasesubmityour resume.A cover letter is welcome but not.
Respectfully this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
Reconciliation Action Plan:
At St Vincents 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:// or get in contact at
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Required Experience:
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