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:

A full time 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 Northern Hospital with potential to rotate to other sites of Northern Health as required. The successful candidate will also be expected to participate in our late shift, weekend and public holiday rosters.

The role of the Grade 2 Pharmacy Technician - Operations is an integral part of our growing team, which comprises of over 100 pharmacists and close to 40 technicians. The successful applicant will participate in a highly functioning team, providing a service covering a wide-range of clinical specialties, dispensary, outpatient clinics, education and stewardship programs

The position 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.

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

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Knowledge of pharmacy and related legislation
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant aspects of pharmacy services and a demonstrated ability to work in accordance with policies and procedures
• Sound knowledge and understanding of the PBS
• Ensure service provision and clinical care is client focused and puts patient experience at the forefront
• Demonstrate negotiation and interpersonal sills
• Possess well developed self-management skills including the ability to meet timelines and prioritise competing demands
• A Current Driver's License

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 Abigail Owen, Pharmacy Technician Team leader - Operations on 8405 8578 or David Harris, Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Operations on 8405 2663

Applications close 8 September 2025

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We offer:

We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

Health and Wellbeing programs, including our ‘Thrive' program

Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support

An inclusive and culturally safe space

State of the art facilities and campus partnerships

A commitment to ongoing professional development through our ‘Learning Labs'

Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

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Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.

All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza.