Pharmacy Assistant / Pharmacy Technician

Are you a Pharmacy Assistant or Technician who loves delivering care and service in a hospital environment?

WA Country Health Service wants you! 

The Opportunity

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is seeking to establish a pool of suitably skilled and highly motivated people for Pharmacy Assistant and Pharmacy Technician roles around WA.  

In this role you will contribute to the provision of pharmaceutical services provided by participating in drug distribution, inventory control, PBS claim processing, dispensing processes and undertaking specific duties as rostered.

About WACHS

The WA Country Health Service has a strong network of public hospitals, health services and nursing posts located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to people from large regional centres to those in small remote communities. Our service spans across an area of more than 2.5 million square kilometres, from Kalumburu in the Kimberley to Albany in the Great Southern and through the Goldfields to the South Australian border.

Our Values

Community, compassion, quality, integrity, equity and curiosity. If you would like to read more about these, our website has all the information you need.

It is important to acknowledge that WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

For Further Job Related Information

If you would like further information, we encourage you to contact Hamish Burton, Deputy Chief Pharmacist on 0473 799 *** or via email *************@health.wa.gov.au

Staff Locations

We have positions in the following locations - Broome, Kununurra, Karratha, Port Hedland, Carnarvon, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Northam, Narrogin, Bunbury, Busselton & Albany.

Interested in applying?

If this role is what you are looking for, apply online by clicking the ‘apply for job’ button at the bottom of this page and provide:

• A covering letter of no more than 2 pages outlining your skills, experience and capabilities as they relate to the role and specifically addressing the below essential criteria based on the position you have applied for:
  • Pharmacy Assistant (G2) 1 and 4 below:
    • Good organisational skills, including the ability to handle a variety of tasks.
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Pharmacy Technician (G3) 1 and 4 below:
    • Demonstrated relevant pharmacy experience including experience in drug distribution, dispensing, stock control and working knowledge of the PBS.
    • Effective interpersonal, organisational and time management skills and ability to work both independently and cooperatively within a team environment.

• A comprehensive CV and the names and contact details of two (2) professional referees, preferable for one to be your current supervisor or manager

Eligibility to Apply

Successful applicants will be required to:

• Provide evidence of their Australian citizenship or permanent residency to be considered for permanent positions in the WA public sector
• Undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checks; this may also include referees commenting on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour
• Completion of a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA) Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
• Be eligible for/or in possession of a current C or C-A Class driver’s licence

Other Important Information You Need to Know

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2024. 

Employee Benefits

All the details you need to know in relation to employee benefits is within the attached application information package.

Lodging your application

Applicants are requested to apply online.

You must have a current, valid email address to apply online and this email address will be used to communicate with you during the process.

As the lodgement is system generated, any submissions on, or after 4pm will not be accepted.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.