Senior Pharmacy Technician - Education

• Location: Multiple Western Health sites
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Ongoing
• Salary: Grade 3 (+ 10% Senior Allowance) + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

About the role:

Are you an experienced Pharmacy Technician ready to take the next step in your career?

Join our Pharmacy Team in this exciting Grade 3 senior role, where you'll help shape the future of pharmacy technician practice through innovative education, orientation, training and competency programs.

You'll play a key role in building capability, confidence and consistency across our pharmacy technician workforce, while supporting the growth and development of others.

This senior opportunity within our Pharmacy Team is available in a full time, permanent capacity.

Key responsibilities:

Working closely with the Pharmacy Education Team, Lead Pharmacy Technician and other Senior Pharmacy Technicians, you will:

• Lead and support the delivery of education, orientation, training and competency programs for pharmacy technicians across Western Health.
• Develop and maintain practical, contemporary training resources and competency assessments that promote safe effective and consistent practice.
• Coordinate onboarding and ongoing training to support pharmacy technicians throughout their professional development.
• Identify training needs and opportunities to strengthen knowledge, skills and capability.
• Support the education and training requirements associated with new and expanded pharmacy technician roles and services.
• Evaluate training programs and use feedback to drive continuous improvement in education and competency development.
• Provide coaching, guidance and practical support to pharmacy technicians in the workplace.
• Maintain technical and operational expertise by performing Grade 3 pharmacy technician duties as required.

About you:  

To be successful in this role, you will have: 

• Holder of a Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent (or working towards).
• A minimum of four years' full-time experience as a qualified hospital pharmacy technician.
• Completion of VCE or equivalent.
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, including the ability to supervise, support and coordinate staff.
• General computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and the ability to learn and support pharmacy-related digital systems and technologies.
• Experience contributing to quality improvement, service development or implementation of new processes (desirable).

Click here for the Position Description.

About Western Health  

Western Health is one of the largest healthcare providers in Victoria, caring for a vibrant, diverse and rapidly growing community of one million people in Melbourne's western suburbs.   

With more than 13,000 staff, Western Health delivers 800,000+ occasions of care every year, providing high-quality, person-centred care across every life stage.   

We provide a combination of hospital, community-based, at-home and in-reach services to aged, adult and paediatric patients and newborn babies. Specialties include oncology, renal, mental health, women's health and maternity, chronic diseases, geriatrics and cardiology.   

We have remarkable strengths in chronic disease, complex care and developing innovative and sustainable healthcare solutions. Our experience at the coalface of healthcare delivery for some of Australia's most culturally and socioeconomically diverse and vulnerable populations provides us with unique insights into the most pressing health challenges.  

Western Health operates four acute public hospitals: Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Footscray Hospital, Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Community Hospital, Sunshine Mental Health and Wellbeing Centre, Melton Health and Community Services, Bacchus Marsh Community Health Centre, Caroline Springs Community Health Centre and Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care in Bacchus Marsh. Western Health also provides the primary healthcare service at the Dame Phyllis Frost Centre, a women's prison located in Ravenhall.  

Why join us?  

Compensation and benefits  

• Competitive salary packages aligned with market standards.
• Health and wellbeing programs, including flexible work arrangements.
• Scholarships and grants to support your continuous learning journey.  

Learning and development opportunities  

• Access the Western Health Learning Academy (WHA) for personalised learning pathways.
• Professional growth programs, including postgraduate studies and clinical education.
• Mentorship and career support.  

Community impact and inclusion  

• Make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through compassionate care.
• Join a workforce that champions diversity and inclusion.
• Engage in community wellbeing initiatives and groundbreaking healthcare research.

Organisational culture and environment  

• Thrive in a collaborative, compassionate and innovative team environment. 
• Be part of a culture that celebrates continuous improvement and excellence in healthcare.

Ready to make an impact?  

If you're passionate about leading and supporting our team of Pharmacy Technicians, we'd love to hear from you. Simply click on the "apply" button and follow the prompts.  

If you are currently employed at Western Health, please ensure you sign in through the 'Employee Login' via the external Careers Page or access the Careers Page via the intranet before applying.

Closing date: 11:59pm on 15 September 2026.

Enquiries: For further information about this role, contact Kasia Valenzuela via  Kathy.Valenzuela@wh.org.au or Grace Easaw via Grace.Easaw@wh.org.au.

Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.  

Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.  

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation Status Clearance and a Working with Children Check (if applicable).  

Western Health is committed to the psychosocial safety of all applicants and employees.

Western Health does not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from recruitment agencies.