SCHN - SCH - Lead Pharmacist AMS and Infectious Diseases - REQ621028

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 3

Remuneration: full time equivalent base salary range (excludes super, leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ621028

Location: Randwick

Application Close: Midnight 21 November 2025

Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

What you'll be doing

• The purpose of the role is to work with key stakeholders to facilitate safe, effective and efficient use of antimicrobials at Sydney Children's Hospital, Randwick with the primary focus to work with clinicians to enhance patient care, utilising Quality Use of Medicine (QUM) principles including ensuring compliance with mandatory standards and policies.
• Collaboration with Infectious Diseases clinicians in the ongoing management of the Antimicrobial Stewardship program at SCHR
• Continued research activity in areas already identified and involvement in developing proposals and participating in areas of needed research
• Participating in clinical pharmacy service provision at SCHR
• Liaison with external bodies to share knowledge and support innovations in best practice to provide benefit to patient group

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Full registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no restrictions on scope of practice and extensive experience in the provision of advanced paediatric clinical pharmacy services including experience with antimicrobial stewardship
• Demonstrated understanding of the healthcare system, especially in the public hospital setting
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of relevant state and national policies that facilitate and support Antimicrobial Stewardship including familiarity with NSQHS Standards
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to work with and promote multidisciplinary teamwork in a busy healthcare environment
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills, clinical supervision and management skills including ability to mentor, motivate and inspire ongoing development of staff

How to Apply

Click 'Apply Online' and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the following targeted questions:

• Giving an example from your work history give an example of a research project or quality improvement initiative you've been involved in that led to a change in antimicrobial prescribing practices. How did you measure its impact on patient outcomes or antimicrobial use?

• Can you describe a time when you led the development or implementation of an antimicrobial stewardship initiative in a paediatric hospital setting? What strategies did you use to engage multidisciplinary teams and ensure compliance with relevant policies or standards (e.g., NSQHS)?

• NSW Health and SCHN's Net Zero Roadmap highlights the urgent need to decarbonise clinical care, including antimicrobial prescribing. Give an example of how you integrate carbon conscious decision making into antimicrobial stewardship at SCHN?

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position
• Learn more about The Sydney Children's Hospitals Network
• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries or questions contact Felicity Wright on

We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children's Hospitals Network. For Aboriginal candidates who would like to talk to SCHN's Aboriginal Workforce Consultant, please contact SCHN-EA-

For technical support please contact the customer services team on

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in Position Description. Please ensure that you review this document to understand the full requirements of the role.

NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to the recruitment and interview process as needed, including physical adjustments, interview setup, or scheduling needs.

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers.

Employment of temporary visa holders is only considered if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

All workers must meet NSW Health's vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See PD2024_15 for more detail.

This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children's Guardian Website

Eligibility List

An eligibility list may be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies.

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