The North West Regional Hospital and Mersey Community Hospital provide high-quality healthcare to support patients and consumers across the North West of Tasmania. Our pharmacy team collaborate closely with medical, nursing and allied health teams to deliver exceptional, patient-centred, medicine-related care. With patient safety and professional development at the heart of our ethos, we are committed to fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
Pharmacy careers in the Tasmanian Health Service
Pharmacy Technicians in Statewide Hospital Pharmacy work in a rotational capacity and participate in activities such as medication dispensing, ward-based medication supply, medication compounding, PBS claiming, inventory management and drug distribution.
We strive to make the pharmacy workplace a positive environment for colleagues, and we want to bring people into our team who demonstrate care, compassion and respect.
Multiple vacancies are available within North West Hospital Pharmacy, full-time and part time, permanent and fixed-term positions available in day work roles. Please note that staff in our North West Hospital Pharmacy team provide services at the Mersey Community Hospital and the North West Regional Hospital, and staff are required to work at both sites.
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Permanent, day worker position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from as soon as possible.
AND
Multiple fixed term, full time and part time, day worker positions, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 11 October 2026 to 20 March 2027
*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.
$76,849 to $82,996 pro rata per annum + our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
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.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
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:
Application Guide:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1–2-page application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name: Fiona Lockwood
Phone number: 03 6777 6733
Email address: shp.statewodesupport@ths.tas.gov.au
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