Pharmacy Assistant in Melbourne

We're looking for a motivated and reliable Pharmacy Assistant (Inventory and Stock Control) to join our Slade Pharmacy team at Epworth Hospital Richmond in a permanent full-time capacity. This is a dynamic and hands‑on role that plays a vital part in ensuring the safe and timely delivery of medications to patients and hospital wards. Working Monday to Friday, you’ll be part of a fast‑paced environment where your attention to detail and commitment to service will make a real impact.

This role combines pharmacy stock control, inventory management, medication distribution, and pharmacy support responsibilities. Previous experience in pharmacy, stock control, warehousing, inventory management, or a similar environment will be highly regarded. You'll be responsible for receiving and dispatching stock, managing inventory, supporting medication distribution throughout the hospital, maintaining accurate records, and assisting the pharmacy team to deliver safe and efficient services to patients and hospital staff.

This is a great opportunity to build your career in pharmacy services, gain exposure to hospital pharmacy operations, and be part of a supportive team that values growth, collaboration, and excellence.

Roster

This is a permanent full time position working Monday to Friday. Shift times are rostered between 7.00am and 6.00pm in line with operational requirements, with start and finish times varying depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, process, scan and distribute hospital ward medication orders and IV fluids.
• Receive, unpack and check stock against invoices, reporting discrepancies where required.
• Manage inventory, including stock rotation, expiry date checking and stock replenishment.
• Process store transfers between hospital wards and pharmacy locations.
• Return unwanted or damaged stock to suppliers and assist with invoice receipting.
• Deliver medications and pharmacy products accurately and efficiently throughout the hospital.
• Participate in scheduled pharmacy stocktakes.
• Monitor and record fridge, freezer and storeroom temperatures.
• Assist with documentation, record keeping and pharmacy administration activities.
• Respond to customer and stakeholder enquiries in a professional manner.
• Support the pharmacy team to deliver safe, high-quality pharmacy services.

This is a hands‑on role involving regular lifting, standing, walking, bending, stock handling and medication deliveries throughout the hospital. Please be advised that you may be required to lift boxes up to 20kg.

About You

We’re seeking someone who meets the following criteria:

• Experience in pharmacy, inventory control, stock management, warehousing, logistics or a similar environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across a hospital environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• A positive attitude and commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Confidence using computer systems and technology.
• Openness to learning new systems and processes.

About Us

Slade Pharmacy has more than 30 years’ experience in hospital pharmacy and oncology services and is committed to delivering exceptional and quality pharmacy care for hospital patients. As part of Icon Oncology Group, Slade Pharmacy delivers pharmacy management and best practice clinical services through a hospital and oncology pharmacy governance framework. Slade has multiple pharmacy locations across Australia.

Benefits We Offer

• Dedicated hands‑on training: Develop your skills and grow your career within a supportive hospital pharmacy environment.
• Access to novated lease options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre‑tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!
• Employee discounts through ignite!: Discounts and cash‑back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
• Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services.
• Development pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career!
• Online courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non‑clinical categories.
• Paid parental leave and purchasable annual leave (for permanent employees): Supporting you both personally and professionally.

Ready to Make a Difference? At Slade Pharmacy, we celebrate the dedication of our people and the positive difference they make. Join us and discover a workplace where you belong, and where your work truly matters.

Pre‑Employment Health Requirement: Icon Oncology Group is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.