Key Points

• Employment type: Casual
• Location: Slade Pharmacy Pimlico, located within Mater Private Hospital Townsville.
• Who we’re looking for: Experienced Pharmacy Technicians and Pharmacy Students available to work weekends during the Christmas holiday period.

  
The Opportunity
We are looking for a casual Pharmacy Technician or Pharmacy Student to join the Slade Pharmacy Pimlico team, located within Mater Private Hospital Townsville. This role will primarily provide cover over the Christmas holiday period, supporting both weekday and weekend operations.
  
This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in hospital pharmacy, particularly for Pharmacy Technicians looking to supplement their income on weekends or Pharmacy Students seeking to gain hospital pharmacy experience.
  
About the Role
Hospital Pharmacy is a dynamic, fast-paced environment where precision and collaboration are key. As a Pharmacy Technician at Slade Pharmacy Pimlico, you’ll work alongside Pharmacists, Nurses, and other healthcare professionals to help maintain smooth pharmacy operations that support multidisciplinary care.
  
Key responsibilities:

• Dispensing medications.
• Assist with customer enquiries on over-the-counter medicines.
• Learn to mix cancer therapies in a drug safety cabinet or using a closed-system safety device.
• Assist with customer and clinic queries.
• Provide administrative duties and support.
• Process orders and manage inventory.

  
Shift information

• Shifts may be available on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• Availability to work during the Christmas and New Year period is essential.

  
Site Information
Mater Private Hospital, Townsville (Pimlico) is a 200-bed leading contemporary medical facility, including a dedicated Women’s and Children’s Units, an Emergency Department, and the largest private cardiac presence north of Brisbane.
  
About You
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and brings strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively While hospital pharmacy experience is highly regarded, it isn't essential. Comprehensive training will be provided to support your transition into hospital pharmacy. However, previous experience in pharmacy dispensing is required to ensure a confident start in the role.
  
Essential requirements:

• Possess Australian working rights, valid for at least 12-months from date of employment.
• Availability to work the advertised shifts during the Christmas and New Year period.
• Previous pharmacy dispensary experience.

About Us
Slade Pharmacy has more than 30 years' experience delivering hospital and oncology services and is committed to improving outcomes for patients across Australia. As part of Icon Oncology Group, we provide medication management and clinical services supported by a robust governance framework. With locations nationwide, our teams play an integral role in supporting patients throughout their treatment journey.

For more information, visit: https://www.sladepharmacy.com.au/

Benefits We Offer:

• Dedicated hands-on training: Elevate your career and ensure a smooth transition into hospital pharmacy.
• Access to novated lease options: Pay for your car, rego, insurance, fuel, and servicing with pre-tax earnings – potentially saving you thousands!
• Employee discounts through ignite!: Discounts and cash-back on experiences, travel, dining & shopping.
• Fitness Passport Program: Gain unlimited access and great value across an extensive choice of fitness facilities.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access confidential external counselling and support services. Talk about work, money, family and everything in between with extensively trained professionals.
• Development pathways: We love hearing how we can help you thrive in your career! Set individual goals with leaders across the business and we’ll help you grow with us.
• Online courses: Free access to an abundance of online courses in both clinical and non-clinical categories.
• Paid parental leave and purchasable annual leave (for permanent employees): Supporting you both personally and professionally.

  
Ready to Make A Difference?
At Slade Pharmacy, we celebrate the dedication of our people and the positive difference they make. Join us and discover a workplace where you belong, and where your work truly matters. Apply now and be part of something meaningful.
  
To read the stories of our incredible people, visit: https://icongroup.global/en/careers/our-people/stories/

Pre-Employment Health Requirement
Icon Oncology Group is committed to managing the risk of transmission of specified vaccine preventable diseases (VPDs). Certain roles may require the successful candidate to show evidence that they have been vaccinated against or are not susceptible to specified VPDs.