Join our multidisciplinary team as a Pharmacy Assistant where you will undertake duties to relieve pharmacists of non-professional and technical tasks to ensure medication management services at the highest standard are delivered within the Central Highlands Health Service.

This permanent full time role in Emerald offers the chance to work alongside experienced health professionals, assist with medication dispensing, and provide exceptional service to the community.

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Job details

About us:

Emerald Hospital provides a range of hospital and visiting specialist services to the Emerald and Central Highlands region. Our vision, outlined in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy is for Emerald Hospital to be the Central Highlands hub for emergency, maternity, diagnostic and some surgical services.

Emerald - Central Queensland Highlands

About the role:

• Prepare, dispense and supply medicines from prescriptions and inpatient medication charts under supervision for checking and authorisation by a Pharmacist.
• Prepare non-sterile products in accordance with standard formulations and procedures.
• Assist with inventory management within the pharmacy department including, but not limited to, ordering, receiving, storage and distribution of pharmaceuticals and consumables.
• Perform functions related to the maintenance of imprest systems in designated wards areas of the Central Highlands Health Service.
• Assist with stock rotation and expiry date monitoring of pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy and designated areas of the Central Highlands Health Service.
• Process ward returned drugs according to Pharmacy Department procedures.
• Input, and maintain, pharmacy and client data required for information systems maintained by the Central Highlands Health Service Pharmacy Department.
• Assist with Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme claim preparation and processing.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Adhere to relevant Queensland Health policies and standards and relevant legislative requirements.

About you:

Successful completion of, or possession of skills equivalent to, or ability to successfully complete, a recognised Pharmacy Assistant AQF Level 3 training course is highly desirable.

What we offer:

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

Additional Benefits

• Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
• Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
• Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
• 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) CH5G650348

Applications close: Sunday, 17 August 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.

This position will be filled in accordance with the Health Practitioner and Dental Officers (QUEENSLAND HEALTH) CERTIFIED AGREEMENT (No. 3) 2019.

Documents

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

• Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  CH5G650348 - Pharmacy Assistant (PDF, 400KB)
  Role Description