At a Glance
- Tasks: Support safe medication distribution and assist in pharmaceutical preparation at Westmead Hospital.
- Company: Join the dedicated pharmacy team at Westmead Hospital, part of NSW Health.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, competitive pay, and contribute to quality patient care.
- Other info: Dynamic hospital environment with opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while developing your pharmacy skills.
- Qualifications: Relevant pharmacy qualifications or willingness to learn and grow.
The predicted salary is between 47250 - 57750 $ per year.
Make a meaningful difference to patients through safe, quality pharmacy services. Build your skills in hospital dispensing and pharmaceutical manufacturing. Put your pharmacy skills into action at Westmead Hospital, supporting safe medication distribution, dispensing and pharmaceutical production to deliver quality patient care.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 2 years)
Position Classification: Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1, Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2, Pharmacy Technician Grade 1, Pharmacy Technician Grade 2
Remuneration: Dependent on qualifications
Hours Per Week: 38
Location: Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working: Join the pharmacy team at Westmead Hospital, a major healthcare facility within NSW Health, where your contribution helps support patient care across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. You’ll be part of a busy, patient-focused environment where accuracy, teamwork and a commitment to quality are essential. This is an opportunity to contribute to a vital hospital service while developing your experience in hospital pharmacy operations.
Work alongside pharmacy colleagues and healthcare professionals in a dynamic hospital environment. Support medication services that make a tangible difference to patients and their healthcare journey. Gain exposure to hospital dispensing, pharmaceutical manufacturing and medication distribution. Contribute to a culture of safety, continuous improvement and quality service delivery.
What you’ll be doing: As a Pharmacy Assistant / Technician, you’ll help deliver safe, accurate and timely pharmaceutical services to patients at Westmead Hospital. From dispensing and medication distribution to pharmaceutical preparation, you’ll play an important role in supporting the effective delivery of hospital pharmacy services.
- Deliver safe medication distribution by supporting the accurate handling and supply of medicines in accordance with legislation and hospital procedures.
- Support dispensing and patient service across designated pharmacy areas, ensuring a responsive and patient-focused approach.
- Prepare pharmaceutical products by assisting with sterile and non-sterile manufacturing in line with approved master formulations and departmental procedures.
- Maintain quality and compliance by following medication management requirements and participating in quality assurance and performance improvement activities.
- Contribute to team success through ongoing professional development and flexibility to work overtime, weekends and on-call shifts as required by the departmental roster.
Make a difference with NSW Health. Bring your pharmacy skills and passion for patient care to Westmead Hospital. Join NSW Health and help deliver safe, quality care to the community.
Qualifications: Applicants without a nationally recognised pharmacy qualification will be classified as Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1. Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2 - Certificate II or III in Community Pharmacy provided by Pharmacy Guild/PSA. Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 – Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support. Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 - Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support.
Selection Criteria:
- Demonstrated good communication skills.
- Demonstrated satisfactory pharmacy dispensing experience in Australia (or equivalent).
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise large workload and have good time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Willing and able to participate in sterile (including cytotoxic) manufacturing.
- Must be willing and able to work late shifts and overtime on weekends as required.
Applications Close: 1 November 2026. People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
Westmead Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability. Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents.
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