Are you a qualified Pharmacy Assistant seeking an opportunity in the Rockhampton Pharmacy Department? Then look no further! Our department have multiple backfill positions available over the next 12 months.

Don’t let a qualification stand in your way of this opportunity - in the event of an applicant not having the required mandatory qualification, the applicant may be considered for temporary appointment at the CA2 level.

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Job details

About us:

Rockhampton Hospital is the largest hospital in Central Queensland and the main referral hub for the region. Rockhampton Hospital will play an important role in achieving the objectives set out in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy. We will deliver expert care close to home by investing in a range of specialist services at Rockhampton Hospital for all Central Queenslanders.

About the role:

To undertake duties to relieve Pharmacists of non-professional and technical tasks to ensure medication management services of the highest standard are delivered within the Rockhampton Hospital.

• Assist with inventory management within the pharmacy department including, but not limited to, ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals and consumables.
• Actively participate in the Pharmacy Department rotational roster.
• Perform functions related to the maintenance of Imprest systems in designated ward areas of Rockhampton Hospital campus.
• Input, and maintain, pharmacy and client data required for information systems maintained by the Rockhampton Hospital Pharmacy Department.

About you:

• Certificate III as a Pharmacy Assistant (Certificate III in Community Pharmacy SIR30116 or Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support HLT37121) or an international equivalent is mandatory.
• A Certificate of Competency in ‘HLTPHA001 – Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest module, as part of a Certificate III in Hospital Pharmacy is a legal requirement for undertaking Controlled Drug Imprest duties.
• Please refer to Role Description for further information on non-mandatory qualifications.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $82,130 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $34.53 - $36.30 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Opportunities
• Education Opportunities – Study and Research
• Work-Life Balance, Variety and Flexibility
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

How to apply:

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

For assistance:

1. Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
2. Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5D630289

Applications close: Tuesday, 22 April 2025

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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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 351KB)
  Application Kit
  
  RK5D630289 - Pharmacy Assistant (PDF, 317KB)
  Role Description