Pharmacy Assistant/Technician Grade 1/2

Employment Type:Permanent Full Time, 38 hrs per week

Location: Liverpool Hospital

Position Classification: Pharmacist Assistant Grade 1 / 2; Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 / 2

Remuneration:

Pharmacist Assistant Grade 1 $64, $68,594.99 per annum

Pharmacist Assistant Grade 2 $68,594.99 – $70,161.91 per annum

Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 $68, $73,275.93 per annum

Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 $74, $81,969.92 per annum

Requisition ID: REQ619784

Application Close Date: 30/11/2025

Interview Date Range: 03/12/2025 – 10/12/2025

Contact Details: Karishma Deo

About the Opportunity

Are you passionate about healthcare and committed to making a difference? We're seeking a Pharmacy Assistant/Technician Grade 1/2 to support our hospital pharmacy services. In this vital role, you'll work alongside experienced pharmacists and technicians to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality medication management for patients. From dispensing and inventory control to assisting with clinical workflows, you'll be part of a collaborative team that values precision, care, and continuous learning. If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and eager to contribute to exceptional patient outcomes, we'd love to hear from you

What You'll be Doing

Assist the registered pharmacists in the provision of a range of Pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatient of the hospital.

Where You'll Be Working

Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, offering a wide range of state-wide services including critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care, and brain injury rehabilitation. As a key teaching facility for UNSW Sydney and Western Sydney University, it provides extensive clinical services, including emergency care, cancer treatment, paediatrics, and mental health services. The hospital features 23 operating theatres and has a capacity for 877 beds.

The ongoing $830 million redevelopment as part of the Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct is transforming the hospital into a global hub for medical innovation. This redevelopment will expand clinical services, enhance research and teaching facilities, and introduce state-of-the-art equipment and amenities.

Working at Liverpool Hospital means being part of a forward-thinking, innovative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. The hospital's commitment to education and research offers numerous opportunities for professional development and career progression.

The vibrant and supportive work environment, combined with the hospital's central location near public transport and local amenities, makes it an ideal place to grow your career while making a meaningful impact on the community.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

• Must hold appropriate qualification as per the Health Employees' (State) Award for the following classifications: - Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1 - no formal qualifications required - Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2 - holds a qualification in a relevant field up to the level of Certification III in Community Pharmacy - Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 - holds a qualification in a relevant field up to the level of Certification III in Hospital and Community Pharmacy - Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 - holds a qualification in Certificate IV in Hospital Pharmacy
• Describe your experience with medication dispensing and inventory management in a hospital or healthcare setting. How do you ensure accuracy and compliance with safety standards?
• Hospital pharmacies often require strong teamwork and adaptability. Can you share an example of how you supported pharmacists or technicians during a high-pressure situation or when priorities changed suddenly?

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Additional Information

Salary Packaging

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Health & Fitness

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don't just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people's rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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