The primary focus of this role is to provide advance support to Pharmacists in the delivery of an efficient and effective medicines management service

Job details

The Role

An opportunity has become available for several Pharmacy Assistant – Senior to join Gold Coast Health (GCH) where the focus of our 12 000-strong team is on providing world-class health care to people living in the Gold Coast, and northern New South Wales region of Australia.

You will

• Provide a defined range of pharmacy services for patients under the delegation and guidance of a pharmacist
• Support, mentor, educate, train, and supervise Pharmacy Assistants
• Prepare, distribute and dispense pharmaceuticals under the supervision of a Pharmacist
• Support with inventory management in clinical areas through counting, ordering and assisting in picking of stock for delivery, reviewing stock holdings and providing advice to the inventory manager on stock issues

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT47115)
• Certificate of Competency in ‘Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest Stock' Module (HLTPA001)
• Evidence of vaccination, or be able to be vaccinated against and remain vaccinated against - Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Pertussis and Hepatitis B
• Tuberculosis screening, to identify if the tuberculosis vaccination may be required
• Declaration of serious discipline history must be disclosed
• Criminal History Screening will be required for new employees (GCH will cover cost)

Benefits

• Flexible work options
• Career Development
• Salary Packaging
• Modern Facilities
• Diverse Work Culture
• Research Opportunities
• 12.75% super
• 17.5% leave loading

Salary

• Permanent part time and temporary full time (one permanent part time position, 53.2 hrs p.f. and one temporary full time position up to 12 months)
• Base salary ranging from $76 076 - $81 346 per annum, $38.36 - $41.02 per hour

About Us

The Pharmacy Service provides medication management services across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service (GCHHS), 7 days a week

About Gold Coast Health

• Nationally and internationally recognised location for innovative medical research and health care
• Annual operating budget exceeding $1.5 billion
• More than 1100 beds across three hospitals - Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Hospital, Varsity Lakes Hospital and Robina and Southport Health Precincts
• Secondary and tertiary health services across more than 20 facilities
• Opportunity to combine professional advancement, job satisfaction and relaxation into one fulfilling lifestyle
• A workplace culture that encourages people to bring their whole selves to work so that they can perform at their best
• Committed to reflecting the diversity of the Gold Coast community and ensuring each staff member is included and feels like they belong

How to Apply

Click APPLY to submit your application by Tuesday, 8 April 2025

Gold Coast Health is committed to providing an accessible, inclusive work environment. Please contact the nominated person if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout this recruitment process.

Job Ad reference: GC625774

Please note: no third-party applications will be accepted.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• GC625774 - RD (PDF, 687KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 268KB)
  Information Package for Applicants