Lead Pharmacist

Employment Type:Temporary full time / part time until June 2026 (Job share arrangements will be considered)
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration:$66.49 - $68.29 per hour plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: up to 38
Requisition ID: REQ605185
Location: Kogarah, Sydney
Applications Close: Sunday, 21 September 2025

NOTE: Job share arrangements will be considered for suitably qualified candidates.

As part of the South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD), St George Hospital offers a collaborative culture where healthcare professionals across various disciplines work closely together. It features state-of-the-art facilities and is involved in clinical teaching, offering valuable training opportunities in specialties such as cardiology, oncology, and emergency medicine. St George Hospital serves a diverse patient base, providing staff with the chance to gain exposure to a wide range of medical cases and make a real difference in people's lives. Our Pharmacy team is integral to the delivery of high quality healthcare, working with multidisciplinary teams to optimise medication use and improve patient outcomes. SESLHD Pharmacy provides an extended service over seven days a week, and our leadership team is committed to fostering a culture of teamwork, excellence and innovation. Working for SESLHD Pharmacy Services means joining a friendly, collaborative team that will support your professional growth and welcome your ideas and input.

We are seeking a passionate and experienced pharmacist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with pharmacy, nursing and medical staff, Patient Safety Managers, and consumers to champion safe medication practices across the hospital. You will lead initiatives such as Medication Safety Walkarounds, oversee the Safe Use of Medicines Committee, and contribute to incident reviews and policy development. This is a unique opportunity to drive quality improvement, support NSQHS Standard 4 compliance, and develop your skills in clinical leadership and interdisciplinary collaboration while making a meaningful impact on patient care.

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year (for full-time employees) in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay. Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K for meal & entertainment, including novated leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

Are you ready to join us?

We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

• Describe a time when you led a medication safety initiative in a hospital setting. What was the outcome, and how did you engage interdisciplinary teams in the process?
• What strategies would you use to promote meaningful consumer involvement in medication safety within a hospital environment? Can you provide an example where you successfully engaged patients or carers to improve medication safety outcomes, and what impact did this have on practice or policy?
• How do you stay current with best practices and emerging risks in medication safety? Can you give an example of how you applied new knowledge to improve patient care?

Need more information?

1) Position Description and SESLHD Expected Standards. 2) Applying for this position. For role related queries or questions contact Ibrahim Hamad on 1) Email address: Ibrahim.Hamad@health.nsw.gov.au

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.

We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.

Reasonable Adjustments

NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, please email SESLHD-Recruitment-District@health.nsw.gov.au and let us know. Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.

Information for applicants:

• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description

• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer

• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support. For additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website