Are you looking to start your journey in Hospital Pharmacy? Explore what Melbourne Health's Pharmacy team can offer you

Why Join RMH?

• Full training and support to develop your skills in hospital operational pharmacy
• We provide dedicated pathways for career progression via our dedicated technician development program
• $57,002 to $72,329 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications)

About the Role

Pharmacy at Melbourne Health plays a key role in the safe and efficient delivery of medications across our 600-bed hospital service. We are looking for motivated individuals who are excited to learn and develop their skills in hospital pharmacy.

As a Pharmacy Technician, you will be part of a collaborative and innovative pharmacy team supporting safe, efficient, and high-quality medicines management across our City and Royal Park campuses.

We have expanded and evolved our pharmacy services into exciting areas for our rotating technician workforce over our city and Royal Park campuses including:

Procurement

Work with the Pharmacy Procurement Manager to manage the supply chain of the hospital’s medicines.

Technician-led ward inventory services

Work alongside clinical pharmacists to provide medicine supply services to clinical areas and medicine rooms.

Technician managed medication automation

Work with market-leading technological automated medicine supply systems.

Working closely with pharmacists and multidisciplinary teams, you will play an important role in ensuring timely access to medications for patients and clinical areas. With comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities, this position provides an excellent pathway to build your skills and experience in modern hospital pharmacy practice.

Key Accountabilities

• Work in partnership with the Pharmacy Procurement and Inventory Team (Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists) to provide high-quality medicine inventory services.
• Train and develop new skills and technologies as we expand our services and equipment into new and exciting roles
• Participate in meetings and committees

About You

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-developed oral & written communication skills
• Current working rights in Australia or Citizens/Permanent Residents

Desirable

• Previous experience in community or hospital pharmacy

Benefits of Working at RMH

• Competitive salary and conditions
• Access to learning, development, and career pathways
• Flexible work options (where applicable)
• Wellbeing programs and employee benefits
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in public healthcare

Position Description

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Our Commitment

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the lands on which we work and are committed to a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

Interested?

Click Apply to submit your application, please include a cover letter and resume.

Interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.