Pharmacy Technician Grade 3

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Pharmacy Technician Grade 3

Permanent, full-time position

Fitzroy location - close to Melbourne's CBD and public transport

Senior pharmacy technician opportunity within a skilled and supportive team

About the Role

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Grade 3 Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Department at St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. You will bring advanced technical knowledge and experience to the role, working with a high degree of autonomy and accountability to support the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of pharmacy services. As a senior member of the pharmacy technician team, you will contribute across specialised pharmacy services, including aseptic and chemotherapy preparation.

Your key responsibilities will include:

Providing aseptic services, including chemotherapy compounding, biohazard sterile preparations and sterile manufacturing

Supporting satellite pharmacy and dispensary services

Managing imprest supplies, inventory and stock

Supporting PBS claims and associated processes

Working autonomously while collaborating closely with pharmacists and the broader Pharmacy team

Contributing your experience and technical expertise to the delivery of safe, efficient and high-quality pharmacy services

Classifications will be Pharmacy Technician Grade 3 TH10 ($68,384.16 per annum).

About You

You are an experienced hospital pharmacy technician with advanced technical skills, excellent attention to detail and the ability to work confidently and autonomously within a busy hospital environment.

You will bring:

Certificate IV in Hospital Pharmacy-Health Services Support, or equivalent

A minimum of three years' full-time experience as a qualified hospital pharmacy technician

Chemotherapy compounding experience is highly desirable

Strong organisational and communication skills

The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

A current National Criminal History Check, or willingness to obtain one

What We Offer

At St Vincent's, we are committed to supporting our people to thrive both professionally and personally. Benefits include:

A healthy work-life balance, including a monthly Accrued Day Off for full-time employees

Salary packaging to increase your take-home pay

Access to Fitness Passport

Regular professional development opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives and confidential employee support

Employee discounts and promotions through the St Vincent's Foundation

A convenient Fitzroy location close to public transport, caf s and Melbourne's CBD

A culture of continuous learning and improvement

About Pharmacy

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. Working alongside pharmacists and other healthcare professionals, our technicians contribute to patient safety, service excellence and continuous quality improvement.

Working at St Vincent's

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service providing a diverse range of adult clinical services. Our work is guided by our values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for the position. Shortlisting will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly, as the advertisement may close early if a suitable applicant is identified. We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is fundamental to our mission, and we value the diversity that reflects the communities we serve. Successful applicants will be required to meet St Vincent's vaccination and immunisation requirements in accordance with relevant organisational policy.

Contact

Helen Dixon [email protected]

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 [email protected]

View Reconciliation Action Plan

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