Pharmacy Assistant

Casual Dispensary Technician – Robertson Barracks, NT

Bring your pharmacy skills to a role with purpose and flexibility.

Are you a qualified and experienced Dispensary Technician or Pharmacy Assistant ready to take your skills into a setting where your work truly matters? Join Serco’s dedicated civilian healthcare team, supporting the health and wellbeing of Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel at Robertson Health Centre, just outside Darwin.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a purpose-driven role with flexible, weekday hours—ideal for those seeking meaningful work without compromising work-life balance.

About the Role:

As a Casual Dispensary Technician, you'll play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operations of our Defence dispensary, helping to ensure a smooth, safe, and efficient service. Working weekday shifts between 7:00 AM and 4:00 PM, you'll collaborate closely with pharmacists and other health professionals to maintain high standards of care and compliance.

In this dynamic and hands-on role, your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the Senior Pharmacist and/or Pharmacist with general dispensary operations
• Coordinating the distribution of medical and dental stores, ensuring timely and accurate delivery
• Managing stock rotation and shelf life to maximise the use of expiring stock and oversee the return/disposal of expired items
• Supporting stocktakes and inventory control processes in accordance with Defence policies and procedures
• Fulfilling imprest orders and requisitions placed by Joint Health Command facilities and dependent units

If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to contribute to a purpose-driven team supporting Australia’s Defence personnel, we’d love to hear from you.

Who We’re Looking For:
This role requires a strong foundation of training and practical experience. To be eligible, you must have:

• A Dispensary Technician Certificate (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a dispensary or pharmacy assistant role within the past 5 years
• Recent Continuing Professional Development (CPD) participation
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, team environment
• Due to the security clearance required only Australian Citizens can be considered

Please note: Applicants who do not meet the above requirements unfortunately cannot be considered.

About the Location:
Robertson Health Centre is located on Robertson Barracks in Holtze, just 15 km from Darwin. The centre supports around 2,800 Defence personnel and hosts up to 2,500 US Marines during rotational deployments. Services offered include:

• Medical, dental, pharmacy, physiotherapy, and mental health
• A 22-bed ward operating 24/7
• Clinic hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

What’s in It for You?

• Casual flexibility – work shifts that suit your availability
• Uniforms provided
• Free parking on site
• Access to exclusive discounts via our FLARE app
• Lifestyle perks with Apple, Qantas, Hoyts Cinemas, and more
• 24/7 mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program

For a confidential discussion, reach out to Sarah via sarah.bonzer@serco-ap.com. Explore more opportunities: sercocareers.com/ADF-Health-Services

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