Pharmacy Technician Trainee Salary: HSO Level G2 $74,031 - $78,820 Location: Nedlands / Stirling / Perth Unit/Division: Perth Children's Hospital > Pharmacy Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time Position No: Pool Ref 00012080 Closing Date: 2026-03-18 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD) Attachments:
Vacancy Reference No. 716848
We are seeking suitable applications from highly capable and values-driven individuals to join our dynamic Pharmacy teams at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH), Osborne Park Hospital (OPH),Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH).
This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time appointments with the possibility of extension(s) across North Metropolitan Health Service (NMHS) (SCGH and OPH), East Metropolitan Health Service (EMHS) (RPH) and Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS)(PCH).
Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur until 30 June 2026.
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service.
WA Health supports flexible working practices within the context of a quality health service. WA Health is committed to a smoke free environment across all buildings, grounds and vehicles.
What is our Pharmacy Technician Trainee role?
This role contributes to optimum patient care by assisting with the dispensing of medicines, drug repackaging, related clerical and stores procedures. Trainee technicians are required to rotate through all functional areas of the pharmacy to perform the full range of duties under the direct supervision of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check depending onsite requirements. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
You will be a driven and innovative individual whose actions, interactions and partnerships achieve high quality patient care. You will have the opportunity to embody the NMHS, EMHS and CAHS values and make a real difference by providing safe quality care through expertise and teamwork.
While your qualifications and experience tell us part of your story, your values and attitude speak louder still. We aim to ensure our behaviours reflect our core values. During the selection process you will be assessed on your ability to fulfil the responsibilities of this position while upholding our values.
Eligibility to Apply: To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa.
Other Conditions: WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process
Area Profile: The Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) is proud to be the leading service provider for paediatric healthcare in Western Australia, as the State’s only dedicated health service for infants, children and young people. CAHS is made up four service areas: Neonatology, Community Health, Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and Perth Children’s Hospital (PCH). Consisting of over 6,500 employees, our services are delivered at PCH and King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH), as well as across a network of more than 160 community clinics across the metropolitan area.
Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (SCGH) is one of Australia's leading teaching tertiary hospitals. Located at the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre 4km from Perth city centre, SCGH provides a comprehensive range of clinical services including trauma, emergency and critical care, orthopaedics, general medicine, general surgery, and cardiac care. It is home to WA's only comprehensive cancer centre - the largest cancer treatment centre in the State - and is the State's principal hospital for neurosurgery and liver transplants.
Osborne Park Hospital (OPH) provides lower acuity and same-day surgical services in specialties including ENT, General Surgery, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Orthopaedics including arthroplasty, Plastics, Urology including robotics and Vascular, as well as Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Surgical and other facilities at OPH are undergoing significant expansion, including additional Birth Suites, Inpatient wards, Neonatal Unit, a High Dependency Unit and two additional theatres to be built. Learn more about working at OPH here:
Royal Perth Hospital (RPH) is Perth’s inner city, tertiary adult hospital and part of the Royal Perth Bentley Group. Home to the State Major Adult Trauma Service, RPH offers tertiary-level emergency medicine, mental health, complex and elective surgical care, and specialist medical services. It is also a premier teaching hospital and contributes to innovation and excellence in medical research and patient care.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
In addition, we are committed to growing our Aboriginal workforce as part of WA Health Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are encouraged to apply.
Employee Benefits: In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
1. 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.