Pharmacy Technician

The Royal Children's Hospital

Pharmacy Technician (Grade 2) - Children's Cancer Centre

About the Role:

This is a Full-Time On-Going role at 80 hours per fortnight that could be split between two part-time staff working 0.6FTE (3 days per week) at 24 hours per fortnight within the Pharmacy Department.

We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician(s) to assist the oncology pharmacists with providing a high-quality services to the Children's Cancer Centre.You will be responsible for supporting a high quality pharmacy service to patients and families of the Children's Cancer centre.

Classification for this position is TH6, Pharmacy Technician Grade 2, ($62,540 Per Year, plus Superannuation plus Salary Packaging Pro-Rata).

What you'll achieve:

• Sterile manufacturing of hazardous and cytotoxic medications (after a training period)
• Imprestissing of medications
• Dispensing medications for patient's in the Children's Cancer Centre

Your skills and experience:

• Be a team player and work well as part of a team
• Be able to use their initiative
• Have the ability to work independently and efficiently without constant supervision
• Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Be computer literate

Please click on the link to view the position description.

About the Department:

The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Children's Cancer Centre (CCC) is the largest partner in the Victorian Paediatric Integrated Cancer Services (PICS) and is a member of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Care program. The CCC is the only provider of complex children's cancer care and stem cell transplantation in the state of Victoria. The CCC is recognised as an international leader in the research and treatment of childhood cancer, each year treating around 450 newly diagnosed cancer patients under the age of 18 and many children receive ongoing treatment and/or active patient follow up.

The CCC aims for the highest standards in diagnosis, research, treatment, and support. The CCC comprises: an inpatient ward with designated bone marrow transplant beds, a day oncology unit, outpatient clinic area including allied health facilities, a dedicated oncology pharmacy, a research program with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, a clinical trials office and an administrative centre. As part of the Melbourne Children's the CCC has strong links and affiliations with the University of Melbourne, the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation; as well as the wider community. The CCC actively participates in cancer clinical trials and is a full member of the Children's Oncology Group (COG).

What we Offer:

• Salary Packaging - Increase your take home pay

• Parkville location and close to public transport

Other requirements:

• Current National Criminal Record Check, or willing to obtain
• Valid Working with Children Check
• Compliance with RCHs "Staff Immunisation - Prevention of Vaccine Preventable Diseases" procedure

Application Process:

To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please click here for position description.

Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.

For more information about this position please contact Heather Weerdenburg, Senior Clinical Oncology Pharmacist, or Sarah Kouw, Senior Outpatient Oncolocy Pharmacist, , phone:

Why work at the RCH?

RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.

We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.

The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.

It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children's Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.

It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children's Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption, and offers of employment are conditional on successful completion of background checks including reference checks.

Are you ready to join our team?

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" button

Applications close 16 October 2025