Senior Pharmacist, Dispensary Manager

Why join NSLHD:

• Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport, flexible working and more.
• A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference

A rare opportunity has arisen for an experienced pharmacist to join the pharmacy leadership team at Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital. We are seeking a passionate pharmacist that enjoys working in a dynamic and fast-paced setting and is eager to make a meaningful impact on hospital pharmacy services. If you enjoy leading teams, optimising workflows, and delivering high-quality patient care in a busy dispensary environment, this is your chance to step into a pivotal role within a supportive department with an excellent work culture.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time

Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3

Remuneration: $2, $2,594.89 per week

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ617782

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone There's a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams' voices. You'll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities' lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.
• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

You will be working at the recently refurbished Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Hospital in the pharmacy department, which features a dispensing robot to support safe and efficient use of medication.

What you'll be doing

You will co-ordinate and assist with the provision of all pharmacy dispensary activities for the clients of the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Health Service. This role will work closely with all sections of the pharmacy department to ensure an efficient and timely supply process and a knowledgeable and consistent level of service.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria:

• Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (or eligible for immediate registration) with no conditions or restrictions on practice and evidence of extensive and relevant hospital experience.
• Recent hospital experience with pharmacy automation technologies (ROWA, iPharmacy, Pyxis).
• Demonstrated interest/enthusiasm / knowledge for dispensing activities and how these need to be performed in a professional, safe and efficient manner with good patient outcomes being the ultimate goal.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and problem solve within a complex and demanding environment.
• Effective communication skills (written and oral) for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to lead a team with a focus on delivery of patient focused goals

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This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

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Applications Close: 13 November 2025

Tentative Interview Dates: Week commencing 17 November 2025