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Pharmacy Assistant - Prison Health LVCC
Wacol
Contribute to ensuring pharmacy services are safe, effective, economical, timely and of a high standard! This is an opportunity for a motivated Pharmacy Assistant to join the hospital pharmacy team at The Park – Centre for Mental Health, Wacol, supporting Prison Health Services and Youth Detention Health Services.
The role assists with medication supply, imprest stock management, stock control and other day-to-day pharmacy support tasks in a unique health service setting.
Interstate applicants are welcome to apply.
Job-sharing arrangements may be considered where suitable applicants are identified, and the arrangement meets operational needs.
Permanent Full-time opportunity!
Job details
| Position status | Permanent |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Health Service Support |
| Classification | CA3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - West,Ipswich region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/WM683392_05 |
| Closing date | 02-Jun-2026 |
| Job duration | |
| Contact person | Colin Brisbane |
| Contact details | 07 3271 8210 Access the National Relay Service |
About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.
We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acute care, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services, and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.
At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.
As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:
- We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
- We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
- We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.
Come and join a connected team of over 6,000 professionals delivering compassionate, community-based care across the West Moreton region.
What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health
About the role
Applicants must hold either a Certificate III in Hospital or Health Services Pharmacy Support, or a Certificate III in Community Pharmacy. Applicants with a Community Pharmacy qualification will need to enrol in the Certificate III module Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest Stock upon commencement. Funding assistance may be available.
What we're looking for
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:
- Demonstrated ability to be an active member of a pharmacy team, willingness, and ability to work under the direction of a registered pharmacist and to carry out duties with initiative and responsibility.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently with high level communication
- Knowledge of the PBS, SAS, LAM, iPharmacy and eLMs would be highly
- Demonstrate ability to interpret prescriptions, understand relevant abbreviations and awareness of current legislation to facilitate the dispensing process.
- Understanding of ward stock systems, stock control and expiry date monitoring in hospital pharmacy department
Mandatory Requirements
- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
- Completion of an approved Certificate III in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support (HLT37115) or higher/equivalent certificate relevant to hospital pharmacy including the ‘Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest Stock' Module (HTLPA001).
- Certificate III in Community Pharmacy (SIR30116) or higher/equivalent certificate plus ‘Maintain Pharmaceutical Imprest Stock' Module (HTLPA001).
Why choose us
- Purposeful work that makes a meaningful impact in one of Queensland's fastest-growing regions.
- Professional development opportunities
- Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
- Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
- Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
To apply
For further information regarding this role, please download and read the attached Role Description,#EveryoneIsALeader Framework and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume, including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.
Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
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