Contribute to patient care by providing advanced support to Pharmacists in delivering an efficient and effective medicines management service across the Southport, Robina, and Tugun facilities.

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 13 000-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 medication management services across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service 
• Prepare, distribute and dispense pharmaceuticals under the supervision of a pharmacist
• Assist Pharmacists in preparing and recording Controlled Drugs orders and undertaking audits of reports
• Provide support, mentoring, education, training and supervision to Pharmacy Assistants.

About you

To be successful in this position you will require:

• Certificate IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT47115)
• A Certificate of Competency in ‘Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest Stock' (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

• Temporary full time | Temporary part time (several positions, hrs negotiable)
• Base salary ranging from $2,916.00 - $3,118.00 or $38.37 - $41.02 per hour

About Us

The Pharmacy Service provides medication management services across the Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service, 7 days a week.  Our team of approximately 80 pharmacists are assisted in their roles by over 40 support persons comprising pharmacy assistants, administration officers, purchasing and stores personnel.  The dispensary at each of the two hospital campuses is also equipped with automated dispensing robots to facilitate dispensing, distribution and inventory management activities. 

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 Thursday, 7 May 2026 

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: GC681199

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.

• Information for Applicants (PDF)
  
  GC681199 - RD (PDF)