Careers

Why Chris O’Brien Lifehouse?
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.

The Opportunity

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic applicants to fill the position of an Aseptic Compounding Technician to work full time in our on-site aseptic manufacturing facility. In this role, you will be involved in the preparation and aseptic manufacture of various chemotherapy, immunotherapy and clinical trial products for intravenous administration in cancer treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Aseptic compounding – Chemotherapy, immunotherapy and clinical trial products.
• Production preparation – Worksheet preparation and batch assembly.
• Product decontamination – Safe decontamination of compounded products and associated materials.
• Quality and environmental monitoring – Environmental monitoring and compliance with aseptic processing requirements.
• Distribution and facility support – Dispatching finished products to the Day Therapy Unit and supporting other product-preparation and facility-maintenance processes.

Essential Requirements

• Previous pharmacy experience 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.
• An understanding of the delivery of cancer care.
• Current Working with Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (within the last 6 months or willingness to obtain)
• Compliance with Category A immunisation requirements

Desirable Criteria

• Experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
• Experience in a pharmaceutical 'cleanroom' and the reconstitution of cytotoxic drugs in cytotoxic drug safety cabinets.
• Experience with dispensing medicines related to clinical trials, SAS or patient familiarisation programmes.
• Previous experience in an oncology related environment
• A working knowledge of the PBS.

Benefits

• Optional salary packaging options through Smart $15,900 tax free
• Optional Meal and entertainment card $2,600 tax free
• Subsidised gym membership through Fitness Passport (for you and your family)
• A values-led, inclusive workplace where diversity is respected and supported

A Workplace That Welcomes Everyone

COBL is committed to creating a culture of inclusion and respect. We welcome and encourage applications from people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+ communities, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability, and people of all ages and faiths.

Ready to Make a Difference?
If you’re passionate about delivering high-quality, patient-focused care, come and join our team, we’d love to hear from you.

Click “Apply” to submit your application.