Company description:

As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Job description:

Northern Health are seeking applications from motivated and suitably experienced Pharmacy Technician to join the Pharmacy Department at Kilmore District Hospital.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

The Pharmacy service operates over multiple sites within Northern Health and has a strong vision to deliver exceptional, evidenced-based care to our patients - with a clear focus on research, medication safety and clinical excellence. We are currently undergoing a large period of expansion and specialisation, creating exciting opportunities for individuals keen to challenge themselves and progress their professional knowledge and skills. 

Services are provided through our six main campuses:

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park and Coburg.

About the Role:

A part-time fixed term opportunity (until March 2027 - covering maternity leave) exists for a Grade 2/3 Pharmacy Technician to join the team at Northern Health.

This role will require work 40 hours a fortnight based at Kilmore District hospital with potential to rotate to other sites of Northern Health as required. 

This role will also be expected to participate in our weekend and public holiday roster. 

The role of the Pharmacy Technician is an integral part of our growing team, which comprises of over 100 pharmacists and close to 40 technicians. The successful applicant will participate in a highly functioning team, providing a service covering a wide-range of clinical specialties, dispensary, outpatient clinics, education and stewardship programs.

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Certificate III or IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) awarded by a registered training organisation or equivalent qualification (as approved by the Pharmacy Board of Victoria or equivalent body), or looking to attain this certificate within 18 months of commencing employment.

• Hospital pharmacy experience is preferred. 

• Ability to produce a service of excellence by use of Quality Improvement techniques and be familiar with National Standards Accreditation requirements 

• Previous exposure to a broad range of pharmacy services in the general hospital field. 

• Good time management and organisational skills are a must.

Next Steps . . .

If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply' button and follow the prompts.

For further details, please refer to the Position Description. Alternatively, you can contact David Harris, Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Operations (e: *************@nh.org.au Ph: 8405 2663)

Applications close 6 February 2026

Shortlisting will commence immediately for this vacancy. If an appropriate candidate is sourced, the advertising may close early, thus we advise you to apply right away.