Pharmacy Assistant

About your new employer

The Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) organisation offers a diverse and dynamic healthcare environment, providing access to cutting-edge medical practices, advanced research, and specialised clinical expertise. As a leading tertiary and referral service, we foster continuous professional development, allowing staff to work on complex cases, engage with multidisciplinary teams, and contribute to innovative healthcare solutions.

We support career progression with structured pathways, secondment opportunities, and access to education and training programs. Whether specialising in a clinical field, upskilling in Digital Health, or transitioning to leadership roles, employees benefit from mentorship, professional development initiatives, and strong institutional partnerships with James Cook University (JCU).

A strong community-driven culture makes our organisation an attractive workplace, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and professional support. We balance metro-level healthcare opportunities with a regional feel, offering short commutes, access to rural and urban facilities, and a close-knit professional network. Employees experience a unique blend of career growth and lifestyle flexibility without the hustle of larger cities.

Nestled within beautiful North Queensland, the rural, urban, country and coastal locations found within the Townsville HHS region provides vibrant and unique communities, affordable living with stunning landscapes, outdoor adventures, and a relaxed lifestyle.

Townsville HHS prioritises employee wellbeing, offering flexible work arrangements, stable job security, and a family-friendly environment. Staff benefit from regional opportunities while maintaining modern healthcare advantages.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

Salary range: $34.53 - $36.30 p.h. (CA3)
4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
Plus great Salary Sacrificing options

About your opportunity

Maintain stock levels by distribution of medications, monitoring ward imprest stock levels, and the operation of automated dispensing cabinets throughout the THHS.
Assist with stock management by performing regular stock rotation, stock take, and expiry date monitoring of pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy stores and other designated areas of the hospital.
Assist with the supply of medications to patients, including the preparation of prescriptions and dispensing of medications under the direction of a registered pharmacist.

Requirements:

Highly Desirable Pharmacy Assistant Certificate Level III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support OR Certificate Level III Community Pharmacy from an approved training organisation based on nationally accredited competencies, or equivalent.
If Pharmacy Assistant Certificate Level III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support OR Certificate Level III Community Pharmacy and HLTPHA001 Maintain pharmaceutical imprest/ward stock has not been completed, then appointment will be at CA2 classification in the Pharmacy Assistant Training position until successful completion of the qualifications.
This position may include a roster for seven (7) day extended hours service.
The successful applicant must be at least 16 years of age on the date of appointment (as per the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021).

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries: Jenny Veal on (07) 4433 0473.

Applications close: Tuesday, 26 August 2025.

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