Company description:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Job description:

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 2 Pharmacy Technician - Operations to join the Pharmacy Department.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Pharmacy Department:

The Pharmacy Department operates across five campuses and has a strong vision to deliver exceptional, evidenced-based care to our patients - with a clear focus on research, medication safety and clinical excellence. Meeting the immediate and longer-term health care needs of our community requires a transformation in how we provide health care services, and Northern Health has embarked on the journey to transform into a High Reliability Healthcare Organisation.

The department comprises over 100 pharmacists and 30 technicians to provide clinical, operational, quality and informatics services with a strong focus on workforce culture and commitment to professional development.

We are currently undergoing a period of expansion which provides unique opportunities for specialisation appealing to those applicants wishing to challenge themselves and advance practice including pharmacist and technician advanced-scope roles, collaborative multidisciplinary programs and services, medicine stewardship (e.g. analgesics, anticoagulation and antimicrobials) and virtual care (including Heart Failure Virtual Ward and Victorian Virtual Emergency Department).

About the Role:

An opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Pharmacy Technician - Operations to join the team at Northern Health. This role will require work over 10 days (80 hours) per fortnight - Monday to Friday at the Northern Hospital with potential to work at other sites of Northern Health as required. There is also an expectation to work weekends on a roster basis.

This position is fixed term full time until July 2026 - covering maternity leave.

This role requires a minimum of 3 years full time experience as a qualified Pharmacy Technician. It also requires a Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) awarded by a registered training organisation or equivalent qualification (as approved by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria or equivalent body), or looking to attain this certificate within 18 months of commencing employment.

This role is responsible for assisting in the efficient dispensing and supply of medicines to all clients of Northern Health. The Pharmacy Technician will work under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist to deliver outstanding care for patients. They will be responsible for efficient and effective supply, storage and distribution of all authorised pharmaceuticals and supplies for use in line with the hospital's current Poisons Control Plan.

To be successful in this role you will have:

Completed or currently completing Certificate III in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent qualification. Must be completed within 18 months of commencing in the role.

Current Driver's license

Current National Police and Working with Children History Check.

Experience and understanding of relevant aspects of pharmacy services and a demonstrated ability to work in accordance with policies and procedures

Proven ability to efficiently and indepenently

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of professional issues and their impact on service delivery within a Health Service

Well-developed interpersonal skills.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact David Harris, Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Operations on (03) 8405 2663,

Applications close 20 June 2025