The Royal Melbourne Hospital is one of Australia’s leading public healthcare providers. Join the team. Build a career. We are looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join The Royal Melbourne Hospital.

Hospital Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 / 2 / 3 - Inpatient & Ambulatory Services

The Royal Melbourne Hospital

• Join a team dedicated to your professional development and career progression, with on the job training and upskilling, targeted education programs for all experience levels and fully funded tertiary qualifications.
• Full and Part-time positions available.

• Central CBD location on the new Melbourne Metro Rail Line.
• $62,540 to $72,329 per annum (depending on experience and qualifications).
• Salary Packaging + Super + 5 weeks Annual Leave + 13 extra accrued days off per year.

Your new team

Pharmacy at The Royal Melbourne Hospital 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. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to provide high-quality pharmaceutical care to our patients.

We provide high level pharmacy services to many exciting areas over our Parkville and Royal Park campuses including technician led:

• Inpatient services
• Outpatient services
• Aseptic and Sterile manufacturing services
• Inventory management
• Digital health
• Advanced roles including technician checking and medicines access programs

We are continuously developing new roles in exciting areas such as ambulatory care and state-wide medication services. We are a dynamic and supportive pharmacy team working together to deliver safe, high-quality patient care and medicines management. We enjoy a collaborative working environment and you will work as part of the operational team to support the provision of medications. We will provide full training and support you to develop your skills in hospital operational pharmacy.

About the role

• Work in partnership with the Pharmacy Operations team (Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacists) to provide high-quality operational pharmacy services.
• Train and develop new skills as we expand into new and exciting roles.
• Participate in day-to-day pharmacy technician operations across inpatients, outpatients, aseptics, inventory and procurement, and clinical wards.
• Maintain a customer focus for all services within the scope of the position.
• Contribute to on-call, after-hours, public holiday, and weekend services.
• 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.
• Experience in community or hospital pharmacy an advantage.

Benefits of working at the RMH:

• Career progression opportunities to suit your professional development goals.
• Enjoy excellent work-life balance working in a supportive and collaborative team
• Salary packaging (up to $12,000 tax-free per year), onsite car parking, and, close to public transport.
• Opportunities to contribute to weekend and on-call services (penalty rates)

To view a copy of the Position Description, please click here.

Interested? If you are looking for a challenging role and can demonstrate the above capabilities, connect with us via the contact details below or click apply! Recruitment is ongoing, and interviews may commence as applications are received. Early applications are encouraged as the role may close once filled.

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 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.