Pharmacist - Cancer Services

Paid Allocated Day Off (ADO) every month, in addition to your annual leave (For fulltime staff)

Salary Packaging - lowers your taxable income and increases your take-home pay. (Applicable for eligible employees) http://wslhdintranet.wsahs.nsw.gov.au/salary-packaging-with-smartsalary

Generous leave conditions in accordance with NSW Health (State) awards

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time (up to 3 years)
Position Classification:Pharmacist Grade 2
Remuneration:$112,409.34 - $119,173.77 per annum + 11.5% Superannuation
Hours Per Week:38
Location: Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) is dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare services across diverse communities in the Western Sydney region. Join a team committed to collaboration, respect, and empowerment, and make a real difference in people's lives.

Working at Westmead Hospital offers a dynamic and rewarding environment within one of Australia's largest health, education, and research precincts.

This role is based within Cancer Services Pharmacy Unit at Westmead Hospital. This is a rewarding opportunity to play a crucial role in supporting the inpatients, outpatients and community of the hospital.

As a part of the team at Westmead you will have:

• State-of-the-art facilities and exposure to education events and projects.

• Strong staff support including an onsite gym, staff only wellness initiatives, cafés and open green spaces.

• Access to onsite childcare.

• An Inclusive, collaborative, and respectful culture.

• Public transport options & subsidised staff parking.

What you'll be doing

We are seeking a dedicated professional to support quality cancer care at Westmead Hospital as part of the Cancer Services Pharmacy team, delivering essential pharmaceutical services across multiple settings and clinical trials.

Daily your responsibilities will involve:

• Providing pharmacy services to inpatients, outpatients, and the community

• Working under the guidance of the Clinical Coordinator

• Ensuring safe and accurate medication dispensing

• Supporting patient care through clinical pharmacy input

• Contributing to high standards in cancer treatment delivery

How to Apply

Apply online by submitting your resume, and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential Criteria:

• Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by Tertiary Education Institutions e.g Bachelor of Pharmacy

• Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA

Selection Criteria:

Demonstrated excellent and effective communication skills.

Demonstrated experience and skills in providing pharmaceutical services to ensure safe use of medicines, especially in the area of Cancer Care Services.

Demonstrated excellent therapeutic knowledge and ability to exercise a high level of initiative in the application of pharmaceutical principles to clinical practice.

Demonstrated excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines.

Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.

Willing and able to participate in sterile (including cytotoxic) manufacturing.

Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement and teaching activities.

Willing to work on weekends, on-call as per departmental rosters.

Requisition ID:REQ590536

Applications Close: 24th August 2025

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For inquiries about the role, contact Gayani Ratnayake on Gayani.Ratnayake@health.nsw.gov.au

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

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