Employment Type : Casual Location : Bega Position Classification : Pharmacy Assist Gde 1 Remuneration : $30.15 - $32.13 per hour Hours Per Week : Various Requisition ID : REQ441075 Applications Close : 26 October 2023 Interview Information : Scheduled within 10 days of closing The Welcome Experience - Bega Southern NSW Local Health District covers a large area of the southern half of NSW. Surrounding the ACT on three sides and all the way down to the Victorian border, it extends from the pristine beaches of the NSW South Coast, the farmlands of the Southern Tablelands, across the picturesque Great Dividing Range and the spectacular Snowy Mountains. We have 18 facilities and our hospitals take care of more than 200,000 people. As we are a major local employer, our staff are a part of our local communities. To find out more on what it is like to live and work in Southern NSW LHD click here We Are Southern What we offer • Salary Packaging – up to $9k for living expenses $2.6k meal & entertainment Novated leasing • Corporate Health and Fitness program • 11% Superannuation on top of your gross income • Annual Leave Loading Where you'll be working There is an abundance of lifestyle benefits available to you in country NSW and you will be amazed at what you will have access to - and it all comes without the queues and crowds of a big city. Bega the rural heartland of the Sapphire Coast halfway between Melbourne and Sydney, a short drive to beautiful sandy beaches and national park wilderness. Just 3 hours to Canberra with the perfect climate to the outdoors all year round, including whale watching between June and November. The pretty valley is a beautiful base for exploring gorgeous beaches, tranquil waterways and beautiful national parks. Imagine Rural What you'll be doing The Pharmacy Assistant/Technician provides technical support to the Pharmacy Department in all areas of hospital pharmacy practice under the supervision of a registered pharmacist. Selection Criteria Demonstrated knowledge, skills and abilities required to work in hospital pharmacy. Recognised qualification in the field recognised by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia or qualifications deemed by SNSWLHD to be equivalent (as per award) will enable appointment as a Pharmacy Assistant Grade 2 (Cert III) or a Pharmacy Technician Grade 1 (Cert III) or Pharmacy Technician Grade 2 (Cert IV). If no recognised qualifications held, appointment will be as Pharmacy Assistant, Grade 1. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to maintain effective working relationships with clients and within a healthcare team. Demonstrated organisation skills, meeting deadlines, attention to details and ability to work with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively use computer programs relevant to the hospital/pharmacy systems. Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays. Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2022_030 . All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs. All NSW Health Category A workers are required to have received at least three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine. You will be required to provide a record of your COVID-19 vaccination status if successful. Australian Work Rights Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Amelia Withers on Amelia.Withershealth.nsw.gov.au At Southern NSW Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI community to apply.