Trainee Phramacy Assistant

**Start Your Career in Pharmacy While You Work todays a Cert III**

**Remuneration**: $22,201.98 Per Annum + Salary Packaging + Superannuation
**Employment Type**:Temporary Part-time - 2 Years
**Position Classification**:School Based Trainee Year 11
**Hours Per Week**: 8
**Requisition ID**: REQ550976
**Applications Close**:Wednesday Midnight, 05/02/25

**Pharmacy Assistant / Technician / Trainee**
**Awabakal Country - John Hunter Hospital**
- Are you a year 11 student looking for an on-the-job learning experience? Are you looking for a way to gain experience to enter the workforce while you are completing a VET course? Our Hunter New England Pharmacy Assistant Traineeship is a great way to gain invaluable experience in Pharmacy support and the health sector._

**What we can offer you**:
At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

- Qualification in Certificate III in Hospital or Health Service Pharmacy Support Assistance
- Receive cultural and professional support to develop both cultural and allied health links
- You’ll have unique learning opportunities to explore Pharmacy career paths within Hunter New England Health.
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
- Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

**About the job**:
This traineeship offers you the chance to gain a recognised qualification in Certificate III in Hospital or Health Service Pharmacy Support Assistance with a reputable training organisation.

A typical day with us You’ll work under the supervision of Pharmacists, assisting with pharmacy supply and dispensing medications to patients or organising supply of medications to hospital wards. You will be involved in medication deliveries, stock management and providing customer service to staff and patients when we accept prescriptions for dispensing. Within the role you will have dedictyed time to complete your Certificate III

**About you**:

- A recent year 10 completer eager to start a career in health.
- Motivated and enthusiastic about learning new skills.
- Enjoy interacting with a diverse range of people.
- Keen to work as part of a team supporting your community.

**Need more information?**

**Additional Information**:

- Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
- We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

**Information for Applicants**:
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.