Are you a Pharmacy 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 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.
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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 08 9223 8508 or via email hamish.burton@health.wa.gov.au
Staff Locations
We have positions in the following locations - Broome, 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 essential criteria 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)
- Be eligible for/or in possession of a current C or C-A Class driver’s licence
Other Important Information You Need to Know
Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2023.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
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.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact Employee Services on 13 44 77 for immediate assistance during business hours.
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