Pharmacy Technician

Work type: Casual, Permanent - Part Time, Permanent - Full Time, Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full TimeLocation: Hakea Prison ComplexClosing date: 2024-05-06 4:30 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)Attachments: -
-You can view and print these PDF attachments by downloading .This Pool process offers fixed term, full time, part time and casual opportunities with the possibility of extension and/or permanency, subject to business requirements.ABOUT THE ROLEThe role of the Pharmacy Technician is to assist the Pharmacist with stock maintenance and supply of medications to all patients in custody at prisons operated by the W.A. Department of Justice.This position entails the incumbent to possess good communication, teamwork, time management and organisational skills to effectively carry out duties which primarily include dispensing, blister packing, preparing schedule eight unit dose packs and other tasks as required.ABOUT JUSTICEWhen you join the Department of Justice, you become part of a people-focused organisation, working hard to make our community a fairer and safer place to live. We offer many different employment opportunities in locations around Western Australia. You will have a chance to make a real difference to your local communities and to the lives of those you work with.APPLICATION PROCESSHow to applyPlease ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. This information will assist you with the preparation of your application.For more information about the recruitment and selection process and other benefits, please refer to the Applicant Information Pack.We require you to submit: * A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two referees. Please ensure that at least 1 referee is a current or recent supervisor/line manager.

• A statement of no more than 2 pages (minimum font size 11), addressing all the Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria).

Please provide examples to support your claims, including the details of any relevant qualifications.All Work Related Requirements (Selection Criteria) will be assessed during the recruitment process.Pool RecruitmentThis pool will be open for a period of 12 months from the day after the breach of standard claim period closes. Casual, permanent, fixed term, full time and part time appointments may be offered as vacancies arise; however, an appointment is not guaranteed.The Department of Justice uses recruitment pools to build a bank of talent for future opportunities. Applicants found suitable in this pool, may be considered for subsequent, similar vacancies at similar locations, with the Department of Justice for the duration of the pool.EQUITY AND DIVERSITYThe Department of Justice is committed in building a workplace culture that values diversity and inclusion. We actively promote the employment of Aboriginal Australians, people with disability, youth, and other diversity groups. People with disability will be provided with reasonable adjustments in our recruitment processes and in the workplace.Aboriginal job seekers may contact the Aboriginal Workforce Development Team on aboriginalworkforcedevelopment@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for culturally appropriate application advice.Applicants with disability requiring adjustment or accessibility requirements at any stage of the selection process can contact the hiring manager as listed under the ‘Further Information’ section or contact WorkforceDiversity@justice.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9264 1700 for a confidential discussion.ELIGIBILITY

• Possess a valid C Class Drivers Licence
• Possession of or progression towards a Dispensary Assistant/ Pharmacy Technician certificate or equivalent demonstrated competency as a Dispensary/Pharmacy Technician.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATIONIf you would like further information regarding the position and/or vacancy please contact Eugenia Li, Acting Chief Pharmacist on (08) 9366 6439 for a confidential discussion.SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATIONApplicants are requested to apply online. To submit your application, click the “Apply for Job” button at the bottom of this advertisement.Please ensure you allow sufficient time to submit your application, as late applications will not be accepted.If you are having difficulty submitting your online application, please telephone RAMS Helpdesk on 1300 733 056 for assistance.To keep you up to date on what is happening in Department of Justice and job opportunities you can go directly to the departments website or follow us on social media.The Department of Justice has introduced a smoke-free policy, which will be fully implemented across all women’s prisons by March 2024, with all other prison sites to follow over the next 12 – 18 months.