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Pharmacy Assistant

UFS Healthcare
Ballarat, VIC
A$26.24 p/h + super
Healthcare & Medical → Pharmacy
Part-time
On-site

Posted 18 days ago


Join a Purpose-Driven Healthcare Team

Are you looking to start your career in health care?

UFS Healthcare is a profit-for-purpose organisation with a strong social purpose. We are looking for a caring and dedicated Pharmacy Assistant to join our team. With over 140 years of providing trusted healthcare services, we are a mutual organisation reinvesting profits to benefit our members, patients, and the wider community.

This is your chance to join a values-driven company where your contribution truly matters. Ready to make a difference? Read on!

About the Role:

As a Pharmacy Assistant at UFS Healthcare, you will:

  • Provide excellent customer service by addressing general inquiries
  • Process transactions and sales efficiently
  • Monitor and restock inventory to ensure shelves are well-maintained
  • Maintain a clean and organised store environment
  • Support dispensary operations by receiving prescriptions

This role is based in our Sturt St West Pharmacy (1010 Sturt ST), with part-time hours of 10am - 3pm Monday - Friday.

What You’ll Need:

We’re looking for someone who is:

  • Known for your excellent customer service skills and ability to build relationships with customer and patients.
  • Able to prioritise tasks and manage your own workload effectively.
  • A strong communicator, both verbally and in writing.
  • Aligns with our Guiding Principles as outlined on ufs.com.au.
  • Previous pharmacy experience and completion of the S2S3 Certification is an advantage.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive hourly rates as part of a remuneration package with penalty rates paid for weekends.
  • Learning & Development opportunities to support your professional growth.
  • Staff member discounts on pharmacy, medical, and eyecare services.
  • The opportunity to work with a purpose-driven organisation that is dedicated to improving health outcomes in our community.

Why Choose UFS Healthcare?

At UFS Healthcare, we:

  • Operate 19 pharmacies across western Victoria and offer a range of health services through our four medical centres.
  • Provide non-emergency medical care free of charge to our local community via the Ballarat Urgent Care Clinic.
  • Deliver exceptional optical services through our eyecare business.

We’re a diverse and inclusive workplace, committed to creating a welcoming environment for people from all backgrounds. We encourage applications from candidates of all cultures, identities, and abilities. If you require any accommodations during the application process, we’re here to support you.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join an organisation that values your contribution and supports your growth, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a team that’s committed to improving the health and well-being of our community.

For more information and to view the full position description, visit ufs.com.au.

For a confidential discussion, contact Senior People & Culture Business Partner, Lucy Finch, at (03) 5327 7784 or via email at [email protected]


About UFS Healthcare

Ballarat, VIC, Australia
Healthcare & Medical
501-1000 employees

UFS is a not-for-profit healthcare company committed to empowering more people to live longer, healthier lives. Established in 1880, we have been operating health services for over 140 years. As a mutual organisation owned by our members, we invest our profits back into the business for the benefit of more than 100,000 members, as well as our patients, customers, and the wider community.

Headquartered in Ballarat, we:

• Operate 19 pharmacies across the western region of Victoria delivering health services beyond dispensing

• Offer a range of services through our three medical centres

• Provide non-emergency medical care, free of charge to our local community through the Ballarat Urgent Care

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