Senior Pharmacy Technician - Ward Based Services

• Location: Footscray Hospital
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary:   Grade 3 (with 10% Senior Allowance) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Pharmacy Technician - Ward Based Services to join the Pharmacy Team in a full time, permanent capacity.

Key responsibilities

The Senior Pharmacy Technician – Ward Based Services will assist the Lead Pharmacy Technician in coordinating, orientating, supervising and training pharmacy technicians. They will coordinate staff and resources to ensure a safe, rational, and cost-effective ward medication supply service. This includes, but is not limited to, performing ward technician tasks as needed, implementing changes to imprest medication holdings, including medications held within automated medication cabinets (AMCs), maintaining records, and overseeing and coordinating expiry checks and related stock movement and rotation across ward imprest and AMC locations. There will be opportunities to take part in quality improvement activities and projects.

In addition, Senior Pharmacy Technician – Ward Based Services may be required to participate in the production of aseptic and non-sterile products (including cytotoxic and biohazardous preparations) within a functioning cleanroom, as well as co-ordinate the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme claim and perform routine pharmacy technician duties.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Holder of a Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent (or working towards).
• A minimum of four years full time experience as a qualified hospital pharmacy technician.
• Completion of VCE or equivalent.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in supervising staff and coordinating staff.
• Commitment to customer service, and to respond willingly and pleasantly to customer enquiries.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Experience in implementation of continuous quality improvement processes.
• Demonstrated initiative and motivation.
• Capacity to assign priority to responsibilities and to meet time constraints.
• General computer skills including proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applications.

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne’s western suburbs.

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women’s health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia’s most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women’s prison located in Ravenhall.

Why join us?  

Compensation and benefits

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.

Learning and development opportunities

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.

Community impact and inclusion

• Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment.
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?  

If you’re passionate about leading and supporting our team of Pharmacy Technicians, we’d love to hear from you. Simply click on the “apply” button and follow the prompts.

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.  

Closing Date:   11:59pm on 13 July 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Nurel Goymen via ***email_hidden*** or Kasia Valenzuela via [email protected].

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.

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