- Join a high-performing team delivering safe, effective pharmacy services
- Work across two major hospitals – Blacktown and Mount Druitt
- Team up daily with dedicated pharmacists and skilled techs
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 / Grade 2
Remuneration: $65,956.84 - $78,817.29 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38 (Job Share may be considered for part time hours)
Location: Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals
Where you'll be working
Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is responsible for providing primary and secondary health care for people living in the Auburn, Blacktown, and The Hills Shire, Cumberland and Parramatta Local Government Areas (LGAs) and tertiary care to residents of the Greater Western Region. We are committed to our vision of 'better health services for the people of western Sydney and beyond'. and to the delivery of health care or related services in line with our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment.
Find out what it’s like to work at Blacktown Hospital and why we think you’d love working with us. Some of our staff share their experiences in this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sRBCQLiUSE
What you'll be doing
The provision of a high quality, safe, efficient and effective pharmacy service to patients of Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals.
Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 -Qualification in a relevant field recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia or up to the level of Certificate III issued by a Registered Training Organisation in Hospital and Community Pharmacy (e.g. Charles Sturt University) or has qualifications deemed by the employer to be equivalent.’
Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 - A person who is appointed to such a position and who has successfully completed a nationally recognised Pharmacy Technician Certificate Course at Certificate Level IV or has qualifications deemed by the employer to be equivalent. Such person is under the supervision of a Pharmacist and/or a more senior Pharmacy Technician.
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Essential Requirements
- Qualification: Certificate III issued by a Registered Training Organisation in Hospital and Community Pharmacy (e.g. Charles Sturt University), Pharmacy Technician Certificate Course at Certificate Level IV or has qualifications deemed by the employer to be equivalent.
Selection Criteria
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with capability to relay information accurately and in a timely manner.
- Experience with information technology and familiar with the use pharmacy software e.g. iPharmacy system - in order to carry out the duties in the position description.
- Recent Australian hospital pharmacy experience where employed as a pharmacy technician including demonstrated skills in accuracy and attention to detail in dispensing pharmaceuticals under supervision.
- Ability to understand and adhere to departmental policy and procedures and legislative requirements
- Demonstrated experience as working as part of a team to produce good results
Requisition ID: REQ586661
Applications Close: 17th August 2025
Need more information?
- Find out more about applying for this position.
- Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
- Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
- For inquiries about the role, contact Kristen Tilinghast at kristen.tilinghast@health.nsw.gov.au.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au
Blacktown hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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