Careers

Full-time Hospital Pharmacy Technician

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital

leading the way in delivering patient-centred cancer care. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated

staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect,

discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients.

What’s in it for you?

• Grade 1 or 2 Pharmacy Technician
• Full not-for-profit salary sacrifice option of $15,900
• Additional $2,650 meal and entertainment card benefit option
• Free onsite gym access, as well as a Fitness Passport

Key Responsibilities

1. Assist with the procurement, storage, distribution, and dispensing of all medicines and consumables including those used in the preparation of chemotherapy.
2. Manage the procurement and supply of medicines to wards and departments.
3. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient dispensing records.
4. Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
5. Ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.
6. Provide support to patients and their families.

Essential

• Can work full-time.
• Previous pharmacy experience (Certificate III or IV) or a strong science-based background.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all members of the health care team, patients and carers, contractors and vendors.
• An appreciation of the principles of medication safety.

Desired

• Experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
• Experience using Merlin dispense system
• Previous experience in an oncology-related environment.
• An understanding of the delivery of cancer care.

Applicants must have rights to work in Australia sponsorship is not available!

No applications will be accepted from agents so please do not apply

Applications close  EOB July 4, 2025

We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O`Brien Lifehouse values to apply by clicking below and following the relevant steps to submit your application via our portal.                                         

This is a Category A position. To be employed by Chris O’Brien Lifehouse you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy. Information regarding this Policy is available on our careers website: http://www.mylifehouse.org.au/about-lifehouse/careers/