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Optimal Medication Solutions is a family-owned pharmacy based in Myaree, providing medication management services to aged care facilities and community clients within Western Australia.

We are currently seeking a Medication Delivery Specialist to join our team in a Customer Service focused driving role. You will play a crucial part in ensuring the timely and safe delivery of pharmaceutical products to our valued customers, whilst also maintaining our excellent service standards.

While driving is a significant aspect of the job, the key focus will be on providing exceptional customer service and representing our company with professionalism and courtesy. You will primarily be making deliveries to aged care facilities across Perth and will need to exhibit exceptional patience and empathy. Good communication skills are a must for this role.

About the role:

• Part-time position available, ranging from 13 to 22 hours weekly
• $30 - $37 per hour
• Primarily afternoon starts (1pm/2pm and 4:30pm/6pm).
• Shifts range between 3-9hrs, depending on start time
• Evening shifts finish at approximately 8pm-10pm
• Extra shifts regularly available
• Multi-drop delivery routes
• No heavy lifting required
• Comfortable, modern vehicles provided for deliveries

Key Responsibilities:

• Careful checking and loading of goods into delivery vehicle prior to commencement of run
• Safe, courteous and careful driving of a company-branded vehicle to various customer facilities
• Ensuring medication delivery/receival protocol/procedure is followed with each delivery
• Collecting prescriptions or medications from pharmacies or facilities as required
• Maintaining communication with fellow drivers and pharmacy when required during shifts
• Ensuring vehicular issues are reported and cleanliness is maintained

What we need from you:

• Exceptional communication, organisational and customer service skills
• Flexibility to be able to work any weekday mornings, afternoons, and evenings
• Weekend work generally not required, but availability to work weekends/public holidays is highly preferred
• Valid Australian C-class driver’s licence
• Current Police Clearance
• Previous delivery experience preferred but not essential
• Ability to work effectively in a team of drivers
• Patience, and understanding the sensitivity of delivering essential medication to aged care facilities
• COVID-19 vaccinations completed (minimum of the initial 2 vaccinations)
• Influenza Vaccine
• Fluent English speaker
• Australian Citizen or Permanent Residency

What We Offer:

• Above Award rates
• A great work/life balance with mornings free
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Penalty rates for weekend work

Join our team and contribute to ensuring the well-being of our community's elderly population through reliable and compassionate medication delivery services.

If you meet the qualifications and are ready to take on this rewarding opportunity, please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and availability to logistics@optimalms.net.au

Please note, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $30.00 – $37.00 per hour

Shift:

• Afternoon shift
• Day shift
• Rotating roster

Work Days:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• Briefly describe why you believe you would be an ideal candidate for this position

Experience:

• Delivery driving: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• Driver Licence (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: On the road