Pharmacy Aide
Essential hospital support role in a fast-paced clinical setting
Deliver timely medication distribution to improve patient flow
Join a supportive pharmacy team committed to safe care delivery
Support safe medication distribution, deliver timely pharmacy services, and keep Westmead Hospital running efficiently every day.
Employment Type:Permanent Full Time
Position Classification:Aide
Remuneration: $62,062.75 - $64,364.87 per annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Location:Westmead Hospital
Where you'll be working
You will be based at Westmead Hospital, one of the largest and most dynamic tertiary referral hospitals in New South Wales, and part of the wider Western Sydney Local Health District. The Pharmacy Department plays a vital role in supporting patient care across the hospital, ensuring medications are safely and efficiently distributed to wards and clinical areas. You will join a collaborative, high-performing team that values accuracy, teamwork, and responsiveness in a fast-moving clinical environment.
What our team offers:
A supportive and inclusive pharmacy environment
Exposure to a large, complex tertiary hospital setting
Strong focus on patient safety and service quality
Opportunities to contribute to service improvement initiatives
A workplace committed to professional growth and development
What you'll be doing
In this role, you will provide essential technical and logistical support to the Pharmacy Department, ensuring medications are delivered accurately, safely, and on time across the hospital. You will play a key part in maintaining efficient patient flow and supporting clinical teams through reliable pharmacy services.
Key responsibilities include:
Supporting safe and accurate medication distribution to wards and clinical areas
Assisting with pharmaceutical dispensing, production, and service activities as directed
Ensuring medication handling aligns with legislative requirements and hospital policies
Contributing to quality assurance activities and performance monitoring programs
Participating in rostered overtime, weekend work, and on-call requirements as needed
How to Apply
Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.
Selection Criteria:
1. Demonstrated good communication skills
2. Demonstrated experience in delivery of heavy goods on a regular basis.
3. Demonstrated ability to carry out all physical tasks/manual handling of pushing, pulling, lifting many boxes up to 15kg/box, loading trolleys up to 300kg frequently as listed in Physical Demands Checklist.
4. Demonstrated satisfactory computer skills.
5. Demonstrated experience in stock control.
6. Demonstrated ability to prioritise large workload and have good time management skills.
7. Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as working cooperatively in a team environment.
8. Must be willing and able to work late shifts and overtime on weekends as required.
Requisition ID: REQ659231
Applications Close: 28th June 2026
Previous applicants need not apply.
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For inquiries about the role, contact Gayani Ratnayake on [email protected] or 8890 6015.
People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .
Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.
Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
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