Senior Pharmacy Technician - Ward Based Services

Senior Pharmacy Technician - Ward Based Services

Requisition No: 7820

Executive Division: Operations

Division: Clinical Support & Specialist Clinics

Program: Pharmacy

Department: Pharmacy

Enterprise Agreement: Varied Health and Allied Services, Managers and Ad

Job Function: Allied Health Professionals

Role Summary

• Location: Footscray Hospital
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: Grade 3 (with 10% Senior Allowance)+ Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician – Ward Based Services to join the Pharmacy Team in a full time, permanent capacity.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Pharmacy Technician – Ward Based Services will assist the Lead Pharmacy Technician in coordinating, orientating, supervising and training pharmacy technicians. They will coordinate staff and resources to ensure a safe, rational, and cost-effective ward medication supply service. This includes, but is not limited to, performing ward technician tasks as needed, implementing changes to imprest medication holdings, including medications held within automated medication cabinets (AMCs), maintaining records, and overseeing and coordinating expiry checks and related stock movement and rotation across ward imprest and AMC locations. There will be opportunities to take part in quality improvement activities and projects.

In addition, Senior Pharmacy Technician – Ward Based Services may be required to participate in the production of aseptic and non-sterile products (including cytotoxic and biohazardous preparations) within a functioning cleanroom, as well as coordinate the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme claim and perform routine pharmacy technician duties.

About You

• Holder of a Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent (or working towards).
• A minimum of four years full time experience as a qualified hospital pharmacy technician.
• Completion of VCE or equivalent.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in supervising staff and coordinating staff.
• Commitment to customer service, and to respond willingly and pleasantly to customer enquiries.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Experience in implementation of continuous quality improvement processes.
• Demonstrated initiative and motivation.
• Capacity to assign priority to responsibilities and to meet time constraints.
• General computer skills including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.
• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.
• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Closing Date

11:59pm on 13 July 2026.

Enquiries

For further information about this role, contact Nurel Goymen via Nurel.Goymen@wh.org.au or Kasia Valenzuela via Kathy.Valenzuela@wh.org.au.

Equality and Diversity

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

Western Health acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and pays our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.

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