Pharmaceutical Support Officer - St Leonards

Posted 03 November 2023
Salary$28.50 - $36.30 per hour, Benefits: NSW State Government Opportunity
LocationSt Leonards
Job type Contract
DisciplineAdministration & AdmissionsData Entry/WPO
ReferenceJO-2311-490743

Job description

  • NSW State Government opportunity in St Leonards, NSW
  • ASAP Start - Initial contract until December with possibility extension
  • $28.50 - $36.30 per hour + super (depending on experience)
Our client is a NSW State Government body that operates within the Health Sector.  

The Pharmaceutical Support Officer will provide quality clerical and data entry services to the Pharmaceutical Services Unit.

The successful applicant will support improvements in the regulation and quality use of medicines for the NSW community and contributes to the successful and efficient achievement of our client’s objectives.

Responsibilities may include:
  • Process and prioritise applications to prescribe drugs of addiction to support the effective compliance with the relevant State legislative requirements.
  • Create and update manual and electronic files to ensure correct and accurate information records are established and maintained.
  • Accurately maintaining database and record management systems.
  • Under supervision, prepare accurate reports for committees.
  • Perform a range of clerical duties, including stock control functions to maintain the supplies of guides and application forms.
  • Work collaboratively in actioning the clerical and data entry assistance, and when liaising with clients and other agencies within the NSW community.
  • Establish effective and positive relationships with external clients, team members, and other Agency and community contacts.
About You
This will be a varied and busy role which requires someone with resilience and an ability to work in a dynamic and fast paced environment, while maintaining a high level of organisation and customer service.

You will be able to complete a variety of tasks efficiently and effectively within specified timeframes, by applying competent and current computer skills to achieve work outcomes with a complex database and ensuring up-to-date knowledge of procedures.

In addition, the successful applicant will possess the follow skills and experience:
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated skills and experience in word processing, data entry, spreadsheet and database software and the use of e-mail systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in supporting the delivery of a high-quality data entry and record administration service function incorporating a focus on team work and customer service requirements.
To Apply:
In order to be considered applicants will be immediately available and are required to hold Full Australian Working Rights. If successful applicants will be required undergo a National Police Check.

If this sounds like the role for you, please submit an updated copy of your resume in MS Word format by hitting APPLY NOW or call Amy on (02) 9200 3671 for more information.

Note: Applications closing soon. Only suitable applicants will be contacted.

DFP welcomes applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and people with disability. In addition, DFP will provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability throughout the recruitment process. If you identify as a person with disability and require adjustments to the application, recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please advise via adjustments@dfp.com.au or 1300 337 000 and indicate your preferred method of communication (email, phone, text) so we can keep in touch and meet your accessibility needs.