Visa sponsorship is generally not offered for Pharmacy Technician roles at WA Country Health Service.
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 regional 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 0473 799 560 or via email hamish.burton@health.wa.gov.au
We have position in the following locations…
Broome, Karratha, Port Hedland, Geraldton, Kalgoorlie, Esperance, Northam, Narrogin, Bunbury, Busselton & Albany. Appointment is subject to availability of positions in each location.
Please be advised accommodation is generally not offered for Pharmacy Technicians.
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 comprehensive CV detailing how they meet the essential criterion listed on the job description form (maximum 5 pages).
- The names and contact details of two (2) professional referees - preferable for one to be your current/recent 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
This is an “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:
- The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
- Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
- Appointments may be made from this pool until 30/09/2025.
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.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working with Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
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 peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
