Advanced Pharmacy Technician (523715L15a)

The Role:

Advanced Pharmacy Technicians complete a structured training process (micro-credentialling) to work as part of our Clinical Pharmacy Services. Work activities will include initiating and documenting best possible medication histories (BPMHs) and supporting discharges and transitions of care for patients admitted to the acute hospital in the region.

Advanced Pharmacy Technicians are required to exercise initiative across a spectrum of responsibilities and to use professional judgment to appropriately seek advice or direction, particularly in regard to appropriate scope of practice.

Advanced Pharmacy Technicians are currently employed in a short-term project capacity working alongside our pharmacists to provide clinical care.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The Team:

The Launceston General Hospital is Tasmania’s second largest hospital providing inpatient and ambulatory services to Launceston and surrounding areas. The hospital is a clinical teaching and research centre. As part of the pharmacy team, you will work closely with other healthcare professionals to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.

Details of appointment:

Multiple fixed term, full time, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible for a period of nine (9) months.

*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

Salary: 

$79,529 to $91,517 pro rata per annum. Our Employer 11.5% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement 2022

Allowances: 

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Benefits available to eligible candidates 

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Excellent leave benefits: 20 days annual leave (pro rata), 20 days personal leave (pro rata), and study assistance leave if eligible.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

• Possess or be actively enrolled in Certificate III or IV in Health Services Assistance (Hospital and Community Health Pharmacy Assistance) from a recognised education institution; or
• Possess or be actively enrolled in Certificate III or IV in Hospital/Health Services Pharmacy Support from a recognised educational institution; or
• An Associate Diploma from a recognised educational institution, or an equivalent qualification, that is relevant to the work of a Pharmacy Technician

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements, Desirable requirements and pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

Statement of Duties: 

•  Advanced Pharmacy Technician Band 4

Application Guide:  

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx

How to apply:

Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this scre