Senior Pharmacy Technician Grade 3
Remuneration: $83,984.54 - $86,776.61 Per Annum + Super + Salary Packaging
Location: John Hunter Hospital
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacy Tech Grade 3
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ567375
Applications close: Sunday 11th May 2025
Where you’ll be working:
John Hunter Hospital – New Lambton Heights, Newcastle
Join a major tertiary referral hospital that services the Hunter New England Local Health District and beyond. Based in Newcastle – a vibrant coastal city with world-class beaches, a thriving food and arts scene, and easy access to the Hunter Valley – you'll enjoy a lifestyle that balances rewarding work with relaxation and recreation.
About the role:
This senior leadership role is perfect for a motivated and experienced pharmacy technician ready to take the next step. You’ll be responsible for supervising pharmacy technical staff, optimising daily workflows, and maintaining the smooth operation of one or more of our key technical service areas – dispensary, supply, purchasing, production, or training.
Working collaboratively with other senior technicians and department leaders, you’ll also play a critical role in shaping and improving our training and competency programs. Your work will directly contribute to safe and effective medication management for patients across our hospital and the wider district.
About you:
You’re a confident, skilled pharmacy technician who brings:
- A Certificate IV in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support (essential)
- A qualification in Training and Assessment (highly regarded but not essential)
- A strong understanding of public hospital pharmacy operations
- Great attention to detail and commitment to safe, high-quality work
- Experience in pharmaceutical stock control and medication safety
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- A passion for professional development, both for yourself and others
- Adaptability, initiative, and a positive attitude toward change
What we can offer you:
At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:
- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
- Proximity to shopping and other services
- Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
- 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
- 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full-time nurses)
- Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) – giving you the opportunity for true work-life balance
- Salary packaging options – up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
- Fitness Passport for health and well-being – discounted gym options for you and your family
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Meares on Tracey.Meares@health.nsw.gov.au
Additional information:
Hunter New England Health is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2
Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp
This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.
At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply.
If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact Rebecca.Caldwell@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier-free application process.
