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Pharmacy Assistant (Thursday Island)


Thursday Island

For those seeking a mix of meaningful work and a lifestyle that’s hard to find anywhere else, Weipa is a destination that offers both.

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Job details

Position status Fixed Term Temporary
Position type Flexible
Occupational group Health - Allied Health/Clinical Support
Classification CA3
Workplace Location Cairns region,Far North Qld
Job ad reference QLD/TC681669
Closing date 28-May-2026
Job duration 6 months with possibility of extension
Contact person Robert Steine
Contact details 0428 766 312
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Temporary Full Time | Immediate start up to 6 months (with possibility of extension) | Weipa 

Interested in a meaningful opportunity? Robert Steine ( 0428 76 312) would welcome the chance to discuss the role and answer any questions you may have. 

Tell me more... Weipa is a remote coastal town on the western side of Cape York Peninsula, and serves as the main service hub for Western Cape communities. Surrounded by beaches, rivers and mangroves, it offers an outdoor‑focused lifestyle with exceptional fishing, boating, 4WD touring, wildlife spotting and famous west‑coast sunsets, alongside cultural experiences. 

Play a valued role in delivering high‑quality, patient‑focused pharmacy services by supporting pharmacists in the safe and effective supply and management of medicines. This position contributes to a responsive and efficient pharmaceutical service for Weipa and communities across Western Cape York, offering the opportunity to work within a supportive team while making a meaningful impact on patient care in a unique and rewarding regional health setting.
 

Professional and personal motivators!

As a Pharmacy Assistant working in Torres and Cape HHS, your contribution in helping treat, rehabilitate and improve the lives of patients is huge!

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences and enable you to make a valuable contribution in small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

 Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;

Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy: 

  • Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
  • Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
  • Rich Indigenous Culture
  • Imagine yourself here? Find out about Torres and Cape HHS and the Torres Strait and Cooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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 Discover more by reading the role description attached.

Torres and Cape HHS Values - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage

How do I apply? Applications should be submitted ONLINE via the Smart Jobs and Careers website.

Please no unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies.

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