Pharmacy Technician

Pharmacy Technician

• Full Time Opportunity Available | 5 weeks annual leave + monthly day off included
• Maroondah Hospital | On-site parking | Excellent staff benefits | Career growth opportunities
• Collaborative multidisciplinary teams | Work alongside professionals from diverse fields

Are you an enthusiastic Pharmacy Technician looking to take the next step in your career? Join a supportive, values-driven pharmacy team at Maroondah Hospital, where your contribution directly supports high-quality patient care.

Eastern Health

Eastern Health is one of Melbourne’s largest public health services. We provide a range of emergency, surgical, medical and general healthcare services and have a proud history of serving a diverse community.

Our Employee Value Proposition is “Being a part of Eastern Health means belonging to a welcoming team of healthcare experts”.

This statement aligns with our promise to our communities, patients, consumers and staff that we will be HEALTHIER TOGETHER. Bolder than a vision for the future, our promise calls us to action. We know that working together is the only way we can achieve what is necessary for a healthier future.

About the role

The Pharmacy team at Maroondah Hospital ensures the safe and efficient delivery of medications across Maroondah, Healesville, and Yarra Ranges sites. As a Pharmacy Technician, you will work within a multidisciplinary team to support high-quality pharmaceutical care and medicines management.

We provide a high level of services across multiple areas including:

• Inpatient services
• Outpatient services
• Purchasing and inventory management
• Aseptic Compounding
• Distribution
• Omnicell

To learn more about the diverse and rewarding work of Pharmacy Technicians at Eastern Health, view this short overview:
https://www.easternhealth.org.au/news-events/inside-eastern-health-pharmacy-technicians/

About you

You’re a detail focused, team-oriented professional who is passionate about delivering safe and effective patient care.

We’re looking for candidates who have:

• Experience in hospital or community pharmacy (desirable but not essential)
• Strong interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities
• A proactive approach and commitment to high-quality care
• Certificate III or IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support (desirable but not essential)

Healthcare workers are strongly recommended to follow COVID vaccination recommendations provided in the Australian Immunisation handbook (based on ATAGI advice). Seasonal vaccination against influenza is a mandatory requirement of this role and an offer is conditional on this being up to date prior to employment.

Those that are offered and/or start between January and April do not require an up to date vaccination for Influenza to progress providing they are aware of its requirement later in the year. Those that are offered and/or start between May and December require the up to date Influenza vaccination prior to offer.

What we offer

Eastern Health offers a variety of fantastic Employee Benefits, view the extensive range here:

• Mentor and Shadowing program
• Access to discovery days across our 50 sites
• Study and professional development leave
• Friendly & supportive teams
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Fitness Passport for work-life balance
• Employee Assistance program accessible for you and your loved ones
• Flexible working hours and excellent entitlements
• Salary packaging options and an employee benefits scheme
• Access to Private Health Insurance offers
• Digital upskilling, such as excel and Power-Bi training
• Cafes at all of our Hospitals

Next Steps

Apply online if you feel we are a good match, you have the skills and qualities to make a difference, and are eligible to work in Australia.

We review all applications when we receive them, and we notify unsuccessful candidates.

If you are shortlisted, we will be in touch to arrange an interview, and you must complete a National Police Check.

Good to know:

• We are an equal opportunity employer and actively promote equality for people of all races, ethnicities, gender identities, sexual orientations, and for people living with disability – within the communities we serve and our Eastern Health team.
• We provide a culturally safe and welcoming environment for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander employees.
• As a child-safe organisation, we ensure child safety and wellbeing is embedded in our everyday culture.
• Vaccination and screening for immunity to vaccine-preventable disease is a mandatory requirement of this role.
• Advertising may end before the closing date.
• We do not accept recruitment agency application

If you are a current Eastern Health employee please ensure you log in with your internal Eastern Health account to apply for this or other roles.

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Contact Person: Jayde Bunney

Contact Number: 9871 3529

Contact Email: jayde.bunney@easternhealth.org.au

Job Posting End Date: 30th September 2026

Need help submitting your application?

Just contact the Hiring Manager in the advertisement or call the Talent Acquisition Team on (03) 9955 7555 (Option 1) | Medical Workforce Unit on (03) 9895 3469. [TA for Non Medical roles, MWU for Medical roles]

Click Here for the Candidate Guide also for help in our recruitment process!

Our Values in Action:

Respect for all | Safe always | Partnering in care | Learning and improving every day