Pharmacy Technician - Cytosuite

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, Aseptic Manufacturing (Grade 3)
• Multiple full time ongoing roles 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 Aseptic Manufacturing Suite (Cytosuite) at Peter Mac plays a key role in supporting high quality patient care and groundbreaking cancer research through the preparation of vital oncology medications. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the pharmacy team ensures the safe and timely production of standard-of-care and clinical trial treatments for Peter Mac patients and other hospital sites. With a strong focus on innovation, quality, and collaboration, the team contributes directly to advancing cancer treatment and improving outcomes - keeping patient care at the centre of everything we do.

About the role
As a Grade 3 Pharmacy Technician you will acquire a deep understanding of aseptic manufacturing workflows and develop specialty practice in the preparation of cytotoxic, non-cytotoxic, biohazardous and investigational medicines. You’ll enjoy working in a busy, team-based environment to provide excellent patient care by contributing to cutting-edge cancer therapy.

In conjunction with other members of the Cytosuite team, you will;
• Optimise pharmaceutical compounding processes
• Maintain accurate dispensing records and stock management duties
• Contribute to quality control programs
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, and safety and quality assurance standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Peter Mac’s Cytosuite, where you will be supported to expand your skills and expertise in a dynamic hospital environment at the forefront of cancer treatment and 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, such as the Peter MacCallum Chemotherapy Preparation Course.
• Three years’ full-time hospital technician experience. Private industry experience will be recognised for those who have worked in the private sector.
• Well-developed organisation and prioritisation skills.
• Previous experience in the manufacture of cytotoxic and (bio)hazardous products is highly desirable, as is experience working in a TGA-licensed manufacturing facility.

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 pharmacy team to provide safe, rational and cost- effective pharmaceutical care for patients of the centre, centre staff and others by arrangement.

To undertake aseptic production duties including the manufacture of cytotoxic and non-cytotoxic hazardous drugs for clients of the Peter Mac Cytosuite.

Enterprise Agreement

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

Classification or Salary Range

Pharmacy Technician Grade 3 (TH10)

Immunisation Risk Category

Immunisation Category B

Skills

Essential Requirements

Completion of an approved pharmacy technician training course.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a hospital pharmacy technician for classification as a Grade 3. (NB. Equivalent experience will be appropriately recognised.)
Completion of the Peter Mac Cytotoxic preparation course or equivalent, or willingness to undertake approved training.
Experience in the preparation of aseptic and cytotoxic products or willingness to undertake approved training and, on completion, prepare these products.
VCE or equivalent with a maths subject.
Keyboard skills with some computer experience.
Willingness to be flexible in working hours, including weekend work from time to time.
Willingness to work under the direction or supervision of a pharmacist and the Senior Technician as a member of the pharmacy team, in accordance with legislative requirements and Pharmacy Board of Australia Guidelines

Desirable Requirements

Experience in a TGA-licensed compounding facility
Personal attributes including:

- communication skills
- development of effective working relationships
- flexibility
- integrity, commitment and loyalty
- organisational and prioritisation skills

Key Accountabilities

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by/Key Performance Indicators
1. Perform technical functions to facilitate safe and timely supply of aseptic products	Following completion of credentialled training, undertakes technical functions related to dispensing and manufacture of sterile products in accordance with departmental policies and procedures including; Generation of labels, claiming against the PBS, selection and preparation of stock and equipment Set-up and maintenance of clean environment, compounding procedures, packing and labelling of product Quality control procedures.
2. Undertake general duties associated with stock control	Perform stock control tasks in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with department policies and procedures, including; Maintaining stock levels in accordance with agreed range and quantity of in-date stock Stock ordering, auditing, and expiry date checking Facilitating internal stock movements and recycling returned stock Maintaining and filing documentation relating to stock orders Work with the pharmacy stores technicians to manage stock shortages Working with the Senior Cytosuite Technicians/Cytosuite Production Manager to reduce costs and wastage.
3. Adhere to Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) Policies and Procedures	Complies with Peter Mac policies and procedures to maintain a safe workplace, including; Adhering to Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S) guidance, promptly completing incident reports/VHIMS, and reporting to area managers Complies with Infection Control policies and procedures 100% of the time Promptly responding to cytotoxic related emergencies including accidental exposure Understanding emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment Complies with manual handing policies and procedures General duties including tidying and cleaning of work area and maintenance of equipment and materials.

Key Accountabilities (Contd..)

Key Accountabilities	Demonstrated by/Key Performance Indicators
4. Adhere to quality assurance programs	Understands the principles for quality control procedures and demonstrates full compliance with these procedures, including corrective actions for non- conformance or deviations from standard. Follows standard operating procedures (SOP’s). Maintains competency validation and assessments.
5. Participate in and undertake continuing professional development	Participates in continuous professional development activities including departmental training and education programs and mandatory organisational training. Actively contributes to a culture of continuous improvement within the department.
6. Maintain a standard of excellence in all aspects of aseptic compounding	Staff members are expected to maintain a standard of excellence in aseptic compounding and perform at a high level with respect to the following; Maintain attention to detail and the expected level of accuracy in all tasks Accept responsibility for the activities they are performing Comply with GMP for aseptically compounded products and cytotoxic handling standards.

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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.