Pharmacy Technician - Clinical Trials

Date: 18 Jun 2025

Site: VCCC (Parkville)

Location:

MELBOURNE, VIC, AU, 3000

Company: Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

Unit: Pharmacy

Division: Chief Operating Officer

Department: Pharmacy

Enterprise Agreement: Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administr

Pharmacy

Pharmacy Technician, Clinical Trials (Grade 3)
• Full time ongoing role available | job share considered
• Parkville location, with multiple transport options at our doorstep
• Up to $67,138 (pro-rata for part time) base + salary packaging + super + 5 weeks annual leave

Application Closing Date: 11:59pm, Wednesday 09 July 2025

At Peter Mac we aim to continuously improve cancer care, research and education across all cancers and for all people affected by cancer: changing lives, breaking new ground. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values, Excellence, Compassion and Innovation. Welcoming people from a wide variety of different backgrounds and experiences is critical to fostering innovation, compassion and excellence, and providing the best possible cancer care for our patients.

About the Team
The Clinical Trials Pharmacy team at Peter Mac plays a vital role in supporting groundbreaking cancer research through the safe and effective management of clinical trial medicines. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the pharmacy team ensures trial protocols are followed, medications are accurately dispensed and tracked, and patient care remains at the centre of everything we do. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and collaboration, the team contributes directly to advancing cancer treatment and improving outcomes.

About the Role
As a Grade 3 Pharmacy Technician you will have the opportunity to develop specialty practice in the preparation and management of investigational medicines and clinical trial workflows. You’ll enjoy working in a busy, team-based environment to provide excellent patient care by supporting cancer clinical trials.

In conjunction with other members of the clinical trials team, you will;
• Optimise dispensing and stock management processes
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive drug accountability records
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements, regulations, policies, and quality standards.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Peter Mac’s leading Clinical Trials Unit, where you will be supported to expand your skills and expertise in a dynamic hospital environment at the forefront of cancer research.

About You
You will be someone with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, who is able to build strong working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.

You’ll bring with you:
• Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) or equivalent
• Three years’ full-time hospital technician experience
• Well-developed organisation and prioritisation skills
• Previous experience in clinical trials highly desirable

Our Benefits
We offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally, including:
• Up to $11,660 in salary packaging to increase your take home pay
• Discounted health insurance and eye care
• A comprehensive health and wellbeing program
• Public transport options at our doorstep and end of trip facilities for cyclists
• Onsite eateries and coffee shops and inviting rooftop garden spaces
• Pathways for professional development and new career opportunities
• Five weeks annual leave, 17.5% leave loading, purchased leave options and monthly ADO’s
• Flexible working hours

Inclusion and Belonging
Peter Mac celebrates, values and supports a diverse and inclusive environment which reflects our vibrant community. We encourage applications from anyone identifying as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander. We also welcome anyone who identifies as LGBTQIA+, linguistically, culturally and/or gender diverse, people with disability, and people of any age to apply for our roles.

Join us!
If you feel this role is right for you, we warmly invite you to apply and encourage your early application. Applicants should provide a covering letter highlighting their key skills and experience to assist with our assessment. All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory police check and vaccination evidence. Should you need assistance or require any adjustments or accommodations to fully participate in the application or interview process, you are welcome to reach out to the contact person listed. We acknowledge that not all applicants will meet the full list of selection criteria outlined, and wherever possible we will consider applications where relevant experience can apply.

For a confidential discussion about this role, please contact Robyn Ingram, Deputy Director of Pharmacy, at robyn.ingram@petermac.org or 03 8559 5201.

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Position Summary

To participate as an active member of the Clinical Trials Pharmacy team providing support in managing the day-to-day operations associated with the Clinical Trials Pharmacy service, under the supervision of Senior Pharmacy Technician and Pharmacist managers.

Enterprise Agreement

Health and Allied Services, Managers and Administrative Workers (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2021-2025

Classification or Salary Range

Grade 3 (TH10)

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category B

Key Relationships

External	Pharmacy Staff Nursing Staff Support Staff
Internal	Industry sponsors and representatives Hospital pharmacy staff from other health services Society of Hospital Pharmacists Australia

Skills

Essential Requirements

Completion of Certificate IV in Health (Hospital Pharmacy Technician) course or equivalent.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a hospital pharmacy technician.
Ability to receive competency training and become credentialed in clinical trials pharmacy technician practice.
Ability to work as a member of the clinical trials pharmacy team and adhere to legislative requirements including Good Clinical Practice (ICH GCP), NHMRC and AdPha requirements.
Proven organisational and delegation skills.
Advanced computer skills with proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
Proven attention to detail and accuracy.

Desirable Requirements

Previous clinical trials experience
Ability to work effectively in inter-professional teams
Supports the competencies, codes, guidelines and policies as set out by pharmacy professional governing bodies.

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

1. Provision of technical support to Clinical Trials Pharmacy

Conduct day-to-day technician-related operations within clinical trials pharmacy, under the supervision of Senior Clinical Trials Pharmacy Technician.
Following completion of credentialed training, support manufacture and preparation of investigational products including aseptic and genetically modified organism (GMO) products.
Perform stock management duties for all investigational drugs including stock receipt, ordering and processing shipments, storage and destruction or return to supplier, stock level audits, expiry date checking.
Ensure accurate and comprehensive drug accountability records are maintained according to study protocols and GCP.
Manage temperature excursions for stored or in-transit investigational products.
Ensure all documentation is kept up to date and archived according to procedure, following legal requirements for the retention of pharmaceutical and other records.
Support maintenance of electronic drug accountability recording and tracking systems including nCOUP.
Perform dispensing and manufacturing tasks in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with department policies and procedures.
Record activity statistics and trials pharmacy service charges.
Attend to clerical and administrative duties in a timely and professional manner.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

Key Accountabilities

Demonstrated by / Key Performance Indicators

2. Continuous Quality Improvement

Follow established organisational and departmental procedures and guidelines according to the International Conference on Harmonisation for Good Clinical Practice.
Comply with Pharmacy Board legislation, National Safety & Quality Health Service Standards and other relevant regulatory requirements.
Prepare and amend clinical trials dispensing guides for review and endorsement.
Maintain patient and trial confidentiality at all times.
Actively participate in sustainable and continuous improvement processes within the Clinical Trials Pharmacy service to optimise efficiency.
Assist in collating clinical trial quality assurance and workload statistics.
Ensure mandatory competency and Professional Development reviews are completed.

3. Occupational Health & Safety

and Infection Control Measures

Comply with Peter Mac policies to maintain a safe workplace.
Comply with Infection Control policies and procedures 100% of the time.
Complete incident reports 100% of the time and respond appropriately to OH&S incidents.

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For further information about this opportunity, click Apply to be redirected to the Peter Mac Careers page where you can review the position profile. Alternatively, please contact us for a confidential discussion.

Peter Mac is a child safe organisation and has a commitment to child safety and wellbeing.

WHY WORK FOR PETER MAC

Peter Mac offer a range of benefits which support our people both personally and professionally.
Our staff benefits include award winning facilities, professional development and events, a health and wellbeing program, flexible work practices and policies and financial benefits such as salary packaging.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, all members of the LGBTQI community and people with a disability.