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Pharmacy Assistant


Pharmacy Department, Medical Service Group, Townsville University Hospital

Summary


Exciting opportunities available now with the
Townsville Hospital and Health Service.


Job details

Position status Permanent
Position type Part-time
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification CA3
Workplace Location Townsville region
Job ad reference QLD/TV674736
Closing date 16-Feb-2026
Job duration Permanent Part-time, 30.4 hours per fortnight
Contact person Jenny Veal
Contact details (07) 4433 4117
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About the work unit / facility

Pharmacy | Townsville Hospital and Health Service

About your new employer

Townsville Hospital and Health Service (HHS) offers a dynamic healthcare environment with access to advanced medical practices, research, and specialised expertise. 

We provide structured career pathways, secondments, and training programs. Whether advancing in clinical specialties, Digital Health, or leadership, staff benefit from mentorship and strong ties with James Cook University.

Nestled in beautiful North Queensland, Townsville HHS spans vibrant rural, urban, country, and coastal communities. Staff enjoy affordable living, natural beauty, and outdoor activities in a relaxed setting.

We prioritise wellbeing through flexible work options, job security, and a family-friendly environment—combining regional lifestyle with modern healthcare benefits.

Competitive salary and benefits:

We offer attractive remuneration packages and generous leave entitlements.

  • Base salary range: $34.53 - $36.30 p.h. (CA3)
  • 4 to 6 weeks annual leave with 14%-17.5% loading
  • 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation
  • On-call and shift allowances (where applicable)
  • Plus great Salary Packaging options 

About your opportunity

  • Contribute to patient care by providing a high standard of delivery of medication management services within The Townsville Hospital and Health Service weekend Pharmacy Service. This position is intended to work on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • Work collaboratively within a team to complete technical and support tasks under the supervision of Pharmacists and Senior Pharmacy Assistants. This includes drug distribution, stock management, prescription preparation and related activities.

Requirements:

  • Highly Desirable: Pharmacy Assistant Certificate Level III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support OR Certificate Level III Community Pharmacy from an approved training organisation based on nationally accredited competencies, or equivalent.
  • Successful completion of HLTPHA001 – Maintain pharmaceutical imprest/ward stock from an approved training organisation based on nationally accredited competencies, or equivalent.
  • If Pharmacy Assistant Certificate Level III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support OR Certificate Level III Community Pharmacy and HLTPHA001 Maintain pharmaceutical imprest/ward stock has not been completed, then appointment will be at CA2 classification in the Pharmacy Assistant Training position until successful completion of the qualifications.
  • The successful applicant must be at least 16 years of age on the date of appointment (as per the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021).

Please refer to the Role Description for further details.

Interested?

Enquiries: Jenny Veal on (07) 4433 4117.

Apply ONLINE: https://apply-springboard.health.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-TV674736

Applications close: 16/02/2026.

Unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

Further information

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Last updated
2 May 2023

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