Pharmacy Technician Grade 2

5d5 days ago

Cabrini Health

Malvern, AU · Full-time · A$55,000 – A$72,000

About this role

Cabrini Health Pharmacy delivers clinical pharmacy, dispensing, procurement, sterile and cytotoxic manufacturing, and clinical trial management services. The Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 role supports pharmacists across these functions in well-resourced facilities focused on patient-centred care.

Daily work involves assisting with medication preparation, labelling, dispensing, and sterile compounding while maintaining regulatory-compliant environments. Tasks include stock rotation, ward dispensing via Omnicell reports, script reconciliation, and department cleaning with microbiological testing.

The position operates within a not-for-profit Catholic health service that values mission-led culture and teamwork. Roster covers a 7-day week with most shifts on weekdays, supported by experienced staff providing on-the-job training.

Staff receive ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities in a supportive environment. Salary packaging, guaranteed annual increases, and 13% superannuation are included alongside access to retail discounts and health fund savings.

Requirements

Previous pharmacy or compounding experience and hospital setting experience advantageous
Sound written and verbal communication skills
Ability to maintain excellent levels of customer service
Well developed computer skills
Positive attitude and great work ethic with a team focus
Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters
Sound prioritising and organisation skills

Responsibilities

Assist pharmacists in the preparation, labelling and dispensing of medications and sterile preparations
Maintain sterile and non-sterile compounding environments according to regulatory standards
Ensure documentation and labelling are completed accurately
Perform medication expiry date checking, stock rotation and inventory management
Conduct ward dispensing and charging based on Omnicell activity reports
Reconcile scripts owing and assist with H.I.C claims, Medicare follow-up and PBS online
Manage drug returns from wards and units plus receipting, invoicing and crediting of stock
Maintain department cleanliness including decontamination of sterile cabinets and microbiological testing

Benefits

Salary packaging up to $18,550 tax free annually
Guaranteed annual salary increase plus 13% super and 17.5% annual leave loading
Access to retail offers, discounted hospital services and private health fund savings
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
Supportive, mission-led and values-based workplace culture