If you’re looking for a role where your experience is valued, your leadership skills are utilised, and your work truly makes an impact—this is the opportunity for you.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Pharmacy Tech Grade 3

Remuneration: $87,343.80 - $90,247.53 per anum + superannuation

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ633283

Location: John Hunter Hospital

Applications Close: Sunday 1st February 2026

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician ready to take the next step in your career? Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team of 64 pharmacists, technicians and support staff who are committed to delivering the best possible medication outcomes through the HNE ethos of Every Patient, Every Time.

Based in a location that truly has it all, you’ll enjoy easy access to stunning beaches, renowned wine country, and the convenience of being just two hours from Sydney. A rewarding role with a lifestyle to match – what’s not to like?

About The Role

This position is ideal for an experienced Pharmacy Technician who enjoys variety and responsibility. You will be involved in all aspects of pharmacy services, contributing your expertise to ensure safe, efficient and high-quality patient care.

You’ll Thrive In This Role If You Are

Highly self-motivated and comfortable working with a high degree of autonomy and accountabilityExperienced in training and mentoring colleaguesA strong problem solver with initiative and adaptabilityConfident managing a diverse workload with competing priorities and demands

Why join us?

You won’t be doing this alone. You’ll be supported by a dynamic, experienced and motivated team of senior technicians who value teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement.

Importantly, John Hunter Hospital Pharmacy is entering an exciting period of transformation:

Transition to the NSW Single Digital Patient Record in late March 2026Opening of a new pharmacy department in late 2026

You will be fully supported with training and development to ensure you are confident and ready to help lead pharmacy services through these significant changes.

Requirements

Hospital Pharmacy Technician Certificate Grade IV (or obtained within three months of commencement)Participation in the Pharmacy roster including provision of backfill, rostered weekends, public holidays and other required services

What We Can Offer You

At Hunter New England Health enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees) Proximity to shopping and other services 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees) Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasingFitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional Information

An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa. We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position. This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.

Need more information?

Click here for the Position Description Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Paula Doherty on Paula.Doherty@health.nsw.gov.au

Information For Applicants

Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below). For assistance addressing selection criteria visit: https://bit.ly/3vL5fq2

Stepping Up Website is a resource designed to help indigenous job applicants apply for positions in NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://bit.ly/HNEHealthSteppingUp

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via nswhealth@salarypackagingplus.com.au or 1300 40 25 23.

At Hunter New England Local Health District, we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. If you require any accommodations or adjustments to the recruitment process please let us know when you apply or at any stage of the process. We will work with you to meet your needs and create the best possible experience. Please contact HNELHD-Diversity@health.nsw.gov.au for confidential support.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.

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