Pharmacy Assistant Grade 1

Location
Armidale NSW
 
Benefits
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Employee assistance program
Parental leave
Annual leave
Gym membership
Salary packaging
 
Full job description
Step into a career that makes a difference - join our hospital pharmacy team and grow your skills where it matters most!

Employment Type: Permanent Part Time
Position Classification: Pharmacy Assist Grade 1
Remuneration: $31.21 - $33.26 per hour + super
Hours Per Week: 24
Location: Armidale Rural Referral Hospital
Requisition ID: REQ592522
Applications Close: Monday, 4th August 2025
Where you'll be working:
The HNE New England Pharmacy service is based at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital (ARRH), providing high quality clinical pharmacy services within the dispensary and ward environments, across several clinical areas. An exciting opportunity exists for a part-time Pharmacy Assistant (Grade 1) to join the pharmacy department at ARRH.

About the role:
As a Pharmacy Assistant you be responsible for supplying inpatient wards with imprest items and providing dispensing services within the inpatient dispensary and outpatient dispensary.

Training is provided to assist in developing your career with us. Formal and informal learning opportunities exist within Hunter New England and the local health district.

If you have a good eye for detail, are keen to learn, motivated and would like to gain experience in a hospital pharmacy department, this job is for you! Experience is desired but not essential.

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. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:
Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
Proximity to shopping and other services
4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife 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


Additional information:

An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies.
We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.




Need more information?

For role related queries or questions contact Sandra Hauptli on Sandra.Hauptli@health.nsw.gov.au
Information for Applicants:

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.

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.

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.

 

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