Ready to grow your pharmacy career? If you’re a Pharmacy Assistant looking to elevate your role, this permanent opportunity offers the chance to expand your skills and make a meaningful impact on patient care.

You’ll contribute by delivering advanced clinical support and pharmaceutical services, applying your knowledge of allied health and the healthcare system to support both patients and the wider clinical team. We’re looking for strong knowledge of generic, trade and chemical medication names, a solid understanding of pharmaceutical terminology, and accuracy in maintaining patient records.

Join a team where you’ll play a key role in delivering an efficient, patient-focused pharmacy service.

Job details

About us:

The Pharmacy Department at the Rockhampton Hospital manages all medications across the hospital, including the preparation and supply of all inpatient medication on the wards, and prescription and dispensary services for patients visiting the hospital.

About the role:

• Provide a defined range of clinical support tasks relating to components of the medicines management cycle, in line with professional and legislative standards, with appropriate training, supervision and competency assessments, under the delegation and guidance of a pharmacist.
• Conduct inventory management including ordering, receiving, storage, distribution and stocktake of medicines under the delegation and guidance of a registered pharmacist
• Manufacture and prepare (compound) sterile and non-sterile complex products in accordance with Therapeutic Goods Administration TGA ‘Good Manufacturing Practice' and current Australian pharmacy professional standards and guidelines as required.
• Assist with Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) claim preparation and processing in specialised areas including the Efficient Funding of Chemotherapy (EFC)
• Provide Pharmacy Department front counter services including but not limited to: prescription triage and tracking, financial and cashier services, entitlement card processing, courier service coordination under the delegation and guidance of a pharmacist.
• Provide support, mentoring and supervision to less experienced pharmacy assistants/technicians.
• Senior pharmacy assistants are expected to rotate periodically through other senior pharmacy assistant roles and perform duties of the CA3 Pharmacy Assistant when required by the service.

About you:

• Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT47115) or an international equivalent is mandatory. A certified copy of this qualification must be provided upon application.
• A qualification, or statement of attainment, recognising the person has the skills and knowledge required to carry out pharmaceutical imprest duties for a specific health service as described in Schedule 9 of the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021.
• Appointees must be aged 16 years or more in accordance with the definition of a hospital pharmaceutical assistant and a dispensary pharmacy assistant as described in Schedule 9 of the Medicines and Poisons (Medicines) Regulation 2021.
• Demonstrated ability to apply advanced knowledge in allied health, including knowledge of the health care system, general medical conditions and basic anatomy under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Ability to demonstrate advanced knowledge of generic, trade and chemical names of medicines, as well as advanced knowledge of relevant medicines related terminology.
• Proven ability to prepare the PBS claim including collating and recording scripts ensuring all are fully completed, including knowledge of paperless claims and resubmitted scripts.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $92,813 p.a. comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $38.36 - $41.02 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) RK6D680041

Applications close: Wednesday, 22 April 2026

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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. 4) 2022.

Documents

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

• RK6D680041 - Pharmacy Assistant Senior (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)