Clinical Support Pharmacy Technician

Mater Pharmacy have an exciting opportunity for a professional Pharmacy Technician to join our South Brisbane Pharmacy team as a Clinical Support Technician on a permanent basis working part-time (2 days per week).

Salary range: $37.08 - $40.56 per hour (Operational Officer Level 4) plus 12% superannuation and access to not-for-profit salary packaging up to $15,900  + access to many staff benefits! 

What you’ll be doing

In this position you will work within a team of pharmacists and other technicians to deliver safe, effective and high-quality level of pharmacy service to optimise outcomes for all patients and customers of Mater.

The role will predominantly be working within the Oncology team and tasks will be divided between the Oncology inpatient wards and supporting the day oncology unit in the Mater Cancer Care Centre (MCCC) with a variety of duties including:

• Providing responsive customer-focused service
• Clinical support for ward pharmacists:
  • Prioritisation of patients and tasks for inpatient wards
  • Assisting with documentation of medication history and preparing discharge medication lists
  • Ensuring medications are available in a timely manner in the right location
  • Liaising with nursing and medical staff regarding medication supply including financial approvals when required
  • Maintaining records including allergy and adverse drug reactions, concession and safety net details
• Support for cancer services:
  • Dispensing all required medications for day oncology treatments
  • Assembling take-home medicines for cancer care including oral chemotherapy
  • Receiving orders, delivering medication to MCCC and managing any returns
  • Prescription management and preparation for PBS claiming

There will also be the opportunity in future to rotate to other Senior Technician and Clinical Support Technician positions which may include:

• Dispensing medications
• Prescription management including assistance with online PBS approvals
• Training other pharmacy technicians and students in various roles within the Clinical Services team

This role will be based at South Brisbane with opportunity to potentially work at Mater Redland and Springfield from time to time.

Mater Pharmacy services all inpatient areas, so this represents a fantastic opportunity to make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of this community and to contribute to a strong, unified, inter-professional Clinical Services team at Mater.

Who we are

Mater Health Services, South-East Queensland comprises a unique collection of two public and four private hospitals caring for over 500,000 patients each year across our South Brisbane, Springfield and Redland campuses. Mater Pharmacy provides a Clinical Service to all hospital inpatient and outpatient areas. This represents a fantastic opportunity to make a positive contribution to the health and wellbeing of Mater patients and to contribute to a strong, unified Clinical Services team.

About you

To be considered for this role you must have:

• Commenced or completed a Certificate IV in Community/Hospital Pharmacy (or equivalent) is essential (those who are willing to commence the course will also be considered)
• A professional attitude, effective communication skills and a high level of attention to detail
• Passion for customer service and appreciation of the importance of delivering exceptional service every time
• Professional, hardworking attitude and willing to work cooperatively and effectively with all team members
• Previous relevant work experience is highly desirable
• The flexibility to work additional shifts, including some weekends and public holidays is desirable

Why join us?

Mater is Queensland’s largest not-for-profit healthcare provider, delivering exceptional care to nearly 700,000 patients each year across 11 (soon to be 12) hospitals. We’re leaders in healthcare, education,  fundraising & philanthropy and research — and it’s our people who make the difference.

We’re looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help shape the future of care. At Mater, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven organisation that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

• Increase your take-home pay with generous salary packaging options, including meal and entertainment benefits
• Grow your career with access to industry-leading training and professional development through Mater Education
• Wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program and on-site pastoral care teams
• Access a range of health and wellbeing services with a corporate discount on private health insurance
• Exclusive discounts across dining, retail, travel, accommodation (just to name a few!)
• Stay active with unlimited access to discounted gyms via the Fitness Passport program
• Convenient, discounted on-site parking
• Enjoy great food with reduced prices at our campus cafés and coffee spots
• Join Queensland’s Largest and Most Innovative Not-for-Profit Healthcare Team.

Be part of something bigger. Make your move with Mater. #MAKEYOURMATERMOVE

For more information, please contact Meryl or Anna on 07 3163 2891. 

Applications close on Monday 20th October 2025. Please note, we may contact applicants prior to the closing date, please do not hesitate to APPLY NOW!

Mater is committed to the wellbeing of their staff, and it is underpinned by our flexible and remote working policies.

Please Note: We will not require any support from Recruitment Agencies at this time and kindly request no contact is made. Only direct applications will be considered.

Mater Group is dedicated to creating a workplace that values diversity and inclusion. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We believe in providing equal opportunities for all qualified candidates.

For more information regarding Reconciliation at Mater, please visit our Reconciliation webpage.

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