Work Type: Part-time
Salary: $62,540 - $62,540
Grade: Grade not specified
Occupation: Health and allied health
Location: Melbourne - CBD and Inner Metro suburbs
Reference: 13603
The Role:
This is a Part-Time Permanent Role at 32 hours per fortnight within the Pharmacy Department (On Thursdays and Fridays).
We are looking for a Pharmacy Technician to assist the oncology pharmacists with providing a high-quality services to the Children's Cancer Centre.
You will be responsible for supporting a high quality pharmacy service to patients and families of the Children's Cancer centre
What you’ll achieve:
The successful candidate will:
Classification for this position is TH6, Pharmacy Technician Grade 2, ($62,540 Per Year, plus Superannuation plus Salary Packaging Pro-Rata).
About the Department:
The Royal Children's Hospital (RCH) Children's Cancer Centre (CCC) is the largest partner in the Victorian Paediatric Integrated Cancer Services (PICS) and is a member of the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Care program. The CCC is the only provider of complex children's cancer care and stem cell transplantation in the state of Victoria. The CCC is recognised as an international leader in the research and treatment of childhood cancer, each year treating around 450 newly diagnosed cancer patients under the age of 18 and many children receive ongoing treatment and/or active patient follow up.
The CCC aims for the highest standards in diagnosis, research, treatment, and support. The CCC comprises: an inpatient ward with designated bone marrow transplant beds, a day oncology unit, outpatient clinic area including allied health facilities, a dedicated oncology pharmacy, a research program with state-of-the-art laboratory facilities, a clinical trials office and an administrative centre.
As part of the Melbourne Children's the CCC has strong links and affiliations with the University of Melbourne, the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and The Royal Children's Hospital Foundation; as well as the wider community.
The CCC actively participates in cancer clinical trials and is a full member of the Children's Oncology Group (COG).
What we Offer:
Other requirements:
To apply, you will need a resume and a tailored cover letter outlining your skills, experience, and suitability for the position in line with the requirements of the position description. Please click here for position description.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
For more information about this position please contact Heather Weerdenburg, Senior Clinical Oncology Pharmacist, heather.weerdenburg@rch.org.au or Sarah Kouw, Senior Outpatient Oncolocy Pharmacist, [email protected], phone: 03 9345 6290
Why work at the RCH?
RCH enjoys high employee engagement and is committed to staff safety and a positive culture through enactment of our Compact. We offer the opportunity to work in world-class facilities, surrounded by Royal Park and only a short tram trip from the heart of Melbourne city.
We also offer discounted staff parking, salary packaging, and an award-winning health and wellbeing program.
The RCH is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people from culturally and/or linguistically diverse background, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with disability.
It is a requirement of your employment that you be vaccinated against Influenza annually for Category A and B roles, in compliance with any public health orders in place at the relevant time, unless you have a medical exception in line with those public health orders, which has been accepted by The Royal Children’s Hospital. Applicants will be required to provide their Australian Government Immunisation History Statement, it is a requirement of the RCH to collect, record and hold vaccination information.
It is also a requirement of your employment that you comply with any direction given by The Royal Children’s Hospital that you be vaccinated against, or prove immunity to, any other disease, unless you have a relevant exemption.
Are you ready to join our team?
Apply online by clicking on the “Apply” button
Applications close:19 August 2025