This is an exciting opportunity to join the Pharmacy Department at Biloela Hospital as a Pharmacy Assistant. Offering the opportunity to travel across the Banana Health Service, this role is ideal for someone who enjoys a dynamic healthcare environment.

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality pharmacy services through medication distribution, stock management, inventory control, and administrative support. Your contribution will help ensure medicines and supplies are available to support excellent patient care.

If you are organised, motivated, and enjoy building positive relationships with people at all levels, this is your chance to make a valuable contribution to your local community. Apply today.

Job details

About us:

Biloela Hospital provides a range of hospital and visiting specialist services to the Biloela and Banana region. Our vision, outlined in our Destination 2030: Great Care for Central Queenslanders strategy is for Biloela Hospital to be the Banana hub for emergency, maternity, diagnostic and a range of surgical services. We will invest in Telehealth technology to provide local access to services wherever possible

The Pharmacy Department at the Biloela 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. Services are also provided to smaller rural hospitals across the Banana region.

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About the role:

• Prepare prescriptions under the supervision of a pharmacist.
• Assist with inventory management within the pharmacy departments across Banana hospitals including, but not limited to, receiving, storage and distribution of Pharmaceuticals.
• Assist with stock rotation and expiry date monitoring of pharmaceuticals in the pharmacy and designated areas of the Biloela Hospital campus and rural sites.
• Input, and maintain, pharmacy and client data required for information systems maintained by the Biloela Hospital Pharmacy Department.

About you:

• The successful applicant will be expected to complete the imprest module of Certificate III in Pharmacy Services.
• While not mandatory, a relevant qualification in pharmacy would be well regarded.
• Demonstrated ability, or ability to acquire skills, to be an active member of the Pharmacy team, employing well developed interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge or ability to acquire knowledge, of relevant Pharmacy legislation, and Pharmacy services including dispensing prescriptions, inventory management, product storage and imprest services and the ability to perform these tasks while employing well developed organisational skills.

What we offer:

Total remuneration value of up to $82,130 p.a. is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $34.53 - $36.30 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) BA6F685693

Applications close: Wednesday, 1 July 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.

• BA6F685693 - Pharmacy Assistant (PDF)
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF)