Pharmacy Technician - Grade 2 - Operational @ Mernda Community Hospital

Reference Number :  52632 :   Pharmacy Technician - Grade 2 - Operational @ Mernda Community Hospital

Employment Type :  Fixed Term Part Time (PT)

Location :  Northern Health (All Campuses)

About Northern Health :

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour’s drive from the CBD (still within the bounds of Myki and ride-sharing), Melbourne’s North is fast becoming the place to be.

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Grade 2 Pharmacy Technicians to join the Pharmacy Department at Northern's new site - Mernda Community Hospital.

About Northern Health :

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne’s rapidly growing outer north.

Services are provided through our five main campuses :

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn Centre, and Kilmore District Hospital.  In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role :

The position is responsible for assisting in the efficient dispensing and supply of medicines to all clients of Northern Health.  The Pharmacy Technician will work under the supervision of a qualified pharmacist to deliver outstanding care for patients. Specifically, the Pharmacy Technician will be required to support out Mernda Community Hospital, however staff are required to travel and work across all sites of Northern Health and partner organisations.

This position is fixed term part time (16 hours per fortnight) until November 2027

This position is responsible for :

The Grade 2 Pharmacy Technician has responsibility for participation in the pharmacy service.  They assist pharmacists in those aspects of the dispensing process that do not require the exercise of professional judgement and take part in medication distribution activities.  They will work collaboratively to achieve the strategic outcome of the Pharmacy Department and may be requested to be involved in the recording of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and other required statistics.

The role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operations demands and can include working after hours, on weekends and public holidays.

Compliance with mandatory training as per NH Policy is a requirement of this role. Failure to complete this training within required timeframes may result in a suspension of duties until training is completed.

To be successful in this role you will have :

• Experience and good working knowledge of Hospital Pharmacy practice
• Proven ability to work as a part of a team
• Demonstrated abilities to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Well-developed communication skills

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact Abigail Owen, Pharmacy Technician Team Leader – Operations (E : Abigail.owen@nh.org.au Ph : 8405 8578) OR David Harris, Deputy Director of Pharmacy – Operations (E david.harris3@nh.org.au Ph : 8405 2663)

Applications close 26 November 2025

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.

Why work at the Northern Health?

NH offer a range of benefits which support and reward staff both personally and professionally.

Our staff benefits include award winning facilities and campus partnerships, Professional development and events, an award winning Health and wellbeing program and financial benefits.

Work with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.