Clinical Pharmacist

Job description

Agency Department of Health Work unit Primary and Public Health Care

Job title Clinical Pharmacist - Prison Health Designation Professional 3

Job type Full time Duration Ongoing

Salary $110,873 - $124,173 Location Alice Springs

Position number 43590 RTF Closing 12/10/2025

Contact officer Genevieve Francais on or

About the agency

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APPLICATIONS MUST INCLUDE A ONE-PAGE SUMMARY ABOUT YOU, A DETAILED RESUME AND COPIES OF

YOUR TERTIARY QUALIFICATIONS.

Information for applicants – inclusion and diversity and Special Measures recruitment plans

The NTPS values diversity. The NTPS encourages people from all diversity groups to apply for vacancies and

accommodates people with disability by making reasonable workplace adjustments. If you require an adjustment for the

recruitment process or job, please discuss this with the contact officer. For more information about applying for this

position and the merit process, go to the OCPE website.

Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy. For more information on Special Measures

plans, go to the OCPE website.

Primary objective

Implement and manage a comprehensive onsite pharmacy service for Primary and Public Health Care Facilities including

the Alice Springs Correctional Centre, Police Watch House and the Barkly Work Camp.

Key duties and responsibilities

1. Coordinate and provide a safe clinical pharmacy service in accordance with national standards, relevant legislation,

regulations, local policies, guidelines and Codes of Practice.

1. In collaboration with the PPHC CAHS Senior pharmacist ensure management of contracts with external pharmacy

providers, including reporting requirements, are used in the most cost-effective way.

3. Participate in the development of policy, protocol and guideline documents related to medication management within

Prison health through NT best practice group meetings.

4. Working within a multidisciplinary team assist with safe drug distribution and maintenance of accurate prescription

records

1. Lead quality improvement medication safety initiatives and deliver staff and client educational programs

2. Participate in structured professional development activities through membership of appropriate organisations and

committees.

1. Follow defined service quality standards, work health and safety policies and procedures relating to the work being

undertaken in order to ensure high quality, safe services and workplaces.

8. Foster a positive workplace culture through exemplary leadership practices and role modelling behaviour

Selection criteria

Essential

1. A degree or equivalent qualification in Pharmacy and registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.

2. Demonstrated sound level of current clinical pharmacy practice and knowledge.

3. Sound communication skills, both written and oral, ability to work well with all other staff.

4. Willingness to participate in continuing education activities of self, and provision of sessions to health staff.

5. Ability to think laterally and problem solve independently with initiative.

6. Demonstrated participation in CQI activities, medication safety initiatives and managing change in the clinical

environment.

7. An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

Desirable

1. Postgraduate qualifications in clinical pharmacy, public health, project management or another relevant field.

2. Previous hospital pharmacy experience.

Further information

Positions may be subject to pre-employment checks such as immunisation requirements, working with children clearance

notice and criminal history checks. A criminal history will not exclude an applicant from this position unless it is a relevant

criminal history. For immunisation requirements - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) or Category B

(indirect contact with blood or body substances), check with contact person for requirements.