Pharmacy Technician

**Overview**:
**Work type**:Ongoing - Full Time

**Salary**:$65,000 - $66,500

**Grade**:Undefined

**Occupation**: Health and Allied Health

**Location**: Melbourne

**Reference**: 5968

**Pharmacy Technician, Aseptic Manufacturing (Grade 3)**
- Multiple full time ongoing roles available | job share considered
- Parkville location, with multiple transport options at our doorstep
- Up to $67,138 (pro-rata for part time) base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

**Application closing date: 11:59pm Wednesday 09 July 2025**

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, compassion and excellence, and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

**About the team**

The Aseptic Manufacturing Suite (Cytosuite) at Peter Mac plays a key role in supporting high quality patient care and groundbreaking cancer research through the preparation of vital oncology medications. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the pharmacy team ensures the safe and timely production of standard-of-care and clinical trial treatments for Peter Mac patients and other hospital sites. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and collaboration, the team contributes directly to advancing cancer treatment and improving outcomes - keeping patient care at the centre of everything we do.

**About the role**

As a Grade 3 Pharmacy Technician you will acquire a deep understanding of aseptic manufacturing workflows and develop specialty practice in the preparation of cytotoxic, non-cytotoxic, biohazardous and investigational medicines. You’ll enjoy working in a busy, team-based environment to provide excellent patient care by contributing to cutting-edge cancer therapy.

In conjunction with other members of the Cytosuite team, you will;
- Optimise pharmaceutical compounding processes
- Maintain accurate dispensing records and stock management duties
- Contribute to quality control programs
- Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and safety and quality assurance standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Peter Mac’s Cytosuite, where you will be supported to expand your skills and expertise in a dynamic hospital environment at the forefront of cancer treatment and research.

**About you**

You will be someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll bring with you:

- Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent, such as the Peter MacCallum Chemotherapy Preparation Course.
- Three years’ full-time hospital technician experience. Private industry experience will be recognised for those who have worked in the private sector.
- Well-developed organisation and prioritisation skills.
- Previous experience in the manufacture of cytotoxic and (bio)hazardous products is highly desirable, as is experience working in a TGA-licensed manufacturing facility.

**Our benefits**

We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:

- Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
- Discounted health insurance and eye care
- A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
- Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
- Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
- Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
- Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADO’s
- Flexible working hours

**Inclusion and belonging**

**Join us**
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Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

**WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC**
- Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
- Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.

Applications close Wednesday 9 July 2025 at 11.59PM

Posted 18 June 2025