Pharmacist Resident

The Pharmacy Department at the Rockhampton Hospital manages all medications across the hospital, including the preparation and supply of all inpatient medication on the wards, and prescription and dispensary services for patients visiting the hospital. We provide medication management services to inpatients, outpatients and day admitted patients at facilities located across the Hospital and Health Service.

• Provide quality pharmacy services on a rotational basis to multiple Pharmacy work units and multidisciplinary teams throughout Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS), and to customers of Queensland Health in accordance with our organisational goals.
• Participate in a structured, formalised, supported, and accredited training program for a temporary fixed term period of up to 2 years. There is no permanent employment associated with this engagement at the conclusion of the training program.
• Complete the mandatory requirements of the Advanced Pharmacy Australia (AdPhA) Residency Program (Foundation) with support from the Pharmacy Department.
• Residents will demonstrate their advancement through a portfolio of practice-based experiential training, that acknowledges that a residency is a practice-based training program.

• The successful applicant must hold at least a tertiary degree (or equivalent) qualification in Pharmacy and registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Pharmacist in Australia (or eligible for registration in Australia).
• This program is ideal for Recently registered hospital trained Pharmacists (ideally within 2 years of general registration), Intern pharmacists who are close to completing the intern training year (in hospital or non-hospital settings) or Registered pharmacists without previous hospital pharmacist experience.

Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 is comprised of:

• An hourly rate between $43.68 - $58.59 p.h.
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading
  • Ongoing Professional Development and Education Opportunities
  • Flexible Work-Life Balance and Variety
  • Generous Salary Sacrificing Options
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Discounted Private Health Insurance
  • Fitness Passport
  Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements

It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.

To apply, please submit the following:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.
• Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

• Contact Recruitment.CentralQueensland@health.qld.gov.au
• Quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK5I660888

Applications close: Tuesday, 30 September 2025

Further information

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