Pharmacy Technician

Agency Department of Health Work unit Pharmacy

Job title Pharmacy Technician Designation Technical 1

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $63,957 - $71,513 Location Katherine

Position number 51376 RTF 358320 Closing 28/10/2026

Contact Officer Clinical Employment on 08 8973 9162 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358320

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Undertake basic technical procedural duties such as the labelling and dispensing, bulk distribution, recording and prepacking of medicines

under the supervision of a registered pharmacist.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist in dispensing prescriptions and pre-packing with the end product being checked by a pharmacist.

2. Undertake bulk distribution of pharmaceuticals and related items.

3. Receive ordered pharmaceuticals into store, checking all relevant delivery notes and invoices.

4. Follow Pharmacy Department Standard Operating Procedures.

5. Ensure that accurate electronic and/or paper records are maintained for all transactions.

6. Answer non-clinical questions relating to medication supply, storage and availability that are directed to the pharmacy department.

7. Ensure appropriate stock rotation and expiry date monitoring of pharmaceuticals and related items.

8. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

Selection criteria
Essential

1. Effective oral, written and telephone communication skills and ability to work well with other colleagues in a team environment.

2. Sound arithmetic skills and sound knowledge and understanding of the basic units of metric measurement.

3. Experience in stock control and inventory management, with close attention to detail, preferably in a health setting.

4. Ability to perform stock distribution duties utilising safe manual handling practices.

5. Typing or keyboard skills and familiarity with Windows based computer programs.

6. Proven ability to work under minimal supervision and manage a variety of tasks in a busy and changing work environment.

7. High level of personal integrity, confidentiality, adaptability and the ability to interact with diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Previous experience in a pharmacy environment including the dispensing of prescriptions.

2. Experience in a hospital pharmacy setting.

Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and

criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For

immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or

body substances), check with contact person for requirements.

Approved: September 2026 Renae Daniel, Regional Executive Director, Big Rivers Region

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Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Pharmacy

Job title Pharmacy Technician Designation Technical 2

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $72,985 - $82,299 Location Katherine

Position number 51376 RTF 358320 Closing 28/10/2026

Contact Officer Clinical Employment on 08 8973 9162 or [email protected]

About the agency http://www.health.nt.gov.au/

Apply online https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/JobDetails?rtfId=358320

APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF YOUR TERTIARY
QUALIFICATIONS.
Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity
The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and accommodates people with

disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the recruitment process or job, please discuss

this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective
Assists in the provision of comprehensive pharmacy services through the dispensing and distribution of medications. This may include

bulk distribution of pharmaceuticals, inventory management, purchasing, and technical training of staff and organisation of daily

workloads.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Assist in dispensing prescriptions and pre-packing with the end product being checked by a pharmacist or doctor prior to being

delivered to the patient.

2. Provide supervisory support to Technical 1 staff in the pharmacy department.

3. Follow developed Standard Operating Procedures relating to Technical Area Services.

4. Assist with the coordination of prescriptions, medication lists and medicines between the hospital pharmacy, community pharmacies

and outside agencies under the direction of a pharmacist including site visits when required.

5. Co-ordinate inventory management within the pharmacy department.

6. Purchase medicines in accordance with the Northern Territory Procurement Act.

7. Undertake bulk distribution of pharmaceuticals and answer non-clinical questions relating to medication supply, storage and

availability.

8. Manufacture non-sterile products under the direction of a pharmacist, and co-ordinate supply of compounded pharmaceuticals from

external suppliers.

9. Assist Pharmacists to ensure all Medicare Australia criteria are met for medications dispensed under the Pharmaceutical Benefits

Scheme and coordinate financial claims.

10. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being undertaken in

order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

Selection criteria
Essential

1. Demonstrated hospital pharmacy experience undertaking stock control, storage, and transport requirements of medicines and a sound

understanding of the Northern Territory Poisons and Pharmacy Acts.

2. Demonstrated practical knowledge of the pharmaceutical benefits scheme in the hospital setting.

3. A proven commitment to ongoing development of professional knowledge and skills of self and others.

4. Sound communication skills (both written and oral) and ability to work as part of a team to meet department objectives.

5. Ability to think laterally and problem solve independently with initiative and demonstrated organisational and time management skills.

6. Demonstrated efficiency in the use of computer systems and databases.

7. High level of personal integrity, confidentiality, adaptability and the ability to interact with diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Certificate III or above in Hospital-Health Services Pharmacy Support or willingness to complete within two years of appointment.

2. Experience identifying and participating in quality improvement activities to improve workplace practices.

Further information
Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance notice and

criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant criminal history. For

immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B (indirect contact with blood or

body substances), check with contact person for requirements.