Pharmacy Assistant

Role Title: Pharmacy Assistant
Role Type: Max term, Full-time
Role Grade: Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1
Department Name and Location: Correctional Health Pharmacy, Parklea Correctional Centre

Salary: $61,889.52 to $63,725.98 base salary per annum.
 

Better and fair care.  Always.

We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services. 

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs. 

About The Role:

• A vacancy exists in the above unit for a highly motivated Pharmacy Assistant with appropriate knowledge and skills to join our friendly and supportive team on a max term, full-time basis.
• Our progressive and innovative team offers development opportunities for our staff and a caring environment for the delivery of high-quality patient centred care.
• The successful applicant will be expected to be able to distribute and assist in the preparation and dispensing processes for prescribed medications, managing medication inventory and ordering supplies as well as pharmacy administrative work, including but not limited to, scanning scripts, preparing transfer medication and reconciling orders. 
• The successful applicant must be available work rotational shifts, Monday to Sunday including public holidays.

About You:​

• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Philosophy, Mission and Values of Mary Aikenhead Ministries and St Vincent's Health Australia.
• Qualification in a relevant field recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia or Certificate III or IV issued by a Registered Training Organisation in Hospital and Community Pharmacy or equivalent qualifications or experience, with the ability work a rotating roster.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience of dispensing/issuing of pharmaceuticals in a hospital or community pharmacy setting or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative requirements relating to pharmaceuticals.
• The ability to contribute to quality assurance activities, initiatives that support the practice and development of the pharmacy team at St Vincent's Correctional Health.

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Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community.
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport.
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank.
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program.  Make a proportion of your salary tax-free.
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave.

About Parklea

In this role you will be based at Parklea Correctional Centre.

• A major Sydney prison with capacity for 1,800 male patients.
• Our team of clinical & non-clinical employees provide high quality & compassionate care to the inmates.
• A dynamic place where our people tend to learn a lot & diversify their skills & healthcare experience.
• Our employees at Parklea receive additional environmental allowances based on the position.
• Onsite free parking, a café, gym, and changing room facilities.

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community. 

How to apply

The closing date for applications is 13th October 2025.

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with the role.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.

For further information, visit or get in contact at

View Reconciliation Action Plan

View Code of Conduct