Pharmaceutical Officer

3 weeks ago


St Leonards, Australia Ministry of Health Full time

**Role Title: Pharmaceutical Officer - Approval Management**

Join our **_Approvals Management team_** at Ministry of Health for an exciting **_temporary part time_** opportunity and be part of the team that supports the safe use of medicines in NSW.

**About us**
- Build your career in a high-performing and dynamic team within the NSW Ministry of Health to enable health practitioners to comply with their legislative requirements and improve the quality use of medicines in NSW.
- We offer robust development and growth support to all our employees, ensuring you have the resources and opportunities to thrive in your career.
- Our core values of collaboration, openness, respect, and empowerment are more than just words - they're the guiding principles that shape every aspect of our work.
- Explore boundless potential in a dynamic environment.
- Join a passionate team dedicated to innovation and creativity.
- Embrace a healthy work-life balance with our flexible/hybrid working hours.
- Committed to fostering diverse and inclusive workplace for all.

To learn more about the Ministry and what benefits we offer, access our Employee Benefits Handbook.

**About this role**

You will be joining the largest public health system in Australia and contribute to a world-class health system in NSW.

The Pharmaceutical Services Unit (PSU) operates within the Legal and Regulatory Services Branch of the NSW Ministry of Health.

Our primary goal is to ensure the safe and regulated use of medicines and poisons in NSW. We do this through administration of the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act 1966 (NSW) and the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Regulation 2008 (NSW).

The Pharmaceutical Officer, Approvals Management, reports to the Principal Pharmaceutical Officer, Approvals Management.

Crown Clerk 7/8, starting salary from $110,266- $122,058 plus Super and annual leave loading (prorated).

For more information, please read the full Role Description.

**What you'll be doing**
- Administer statutory requirements under the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods legislation including:

- Managing approvals for the prescribing of schedule 8 medicines including psychostimulants, opioids for pain and medicines under the NSW Opioid Treatment Program
- Identifying areas of non-compliance to support compliance with the legislation including providing high quality advice and general information
- Providing high quality specialist advice about the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Legislation both written and verbal to stakeholders to support best practice in the safe and quality use of medicines
- Developing, reviewing and evaluating policy initiatives or strategies to increase compliance

**About you**

We are seeking motivated and committed individuals who can support the work of NSW Health with:

- The ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
- A growth mindset, and commitment to continuous learning and personal development.
- The ability to work in a small dynamic team environment.

**How to apply**

At The Ministry of Health, we want you to make the most of the opportunities you’ll get to grow your skills and your career, surrounded by authentic, smart people and leaders.

Please review the role description and submit your:

- up-to-date resume (up to 5 pages) and
- response (1-2 pages) to the two target questions below

**Target Questions (1-2 pages)**
- Provide an example of how you have adopted changes introduced through legislation to update a process in your role.
- Describe your thought process when you are presented with an enquiry requesting further information on a topic you are not familiar with. Provide details on how you would approach the enquiry and what you would do to ensure your response is appropriate.

Use the link below to access our Capability Application tool, designed to help you excel in the recruitment process. Practice your responses with the example questions provided to effectively highlight your achievements and the strategies you used to accomplish them.

**Closing Date: 11:59pm Monday 20 January 2024**

**Our commitment to diversity and inclusion**

At the Ministry of Health, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible environment which reflects the community and customers we serve. We actively promote the employment of women, people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQ+ community and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

To be eligible for employment in these roles you must be an Australian citizen, or a permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen, or hold a valid visa with permission to work in Australia.

**Additional information**
- This recruitment may be used to create a Talent Pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.
- This is a temporary role and there may be opportunities for ongoing employment at grade.
- Please note the selection process will include



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