Intern Pharmacist

Gain hands-on clinical pharmacy experience

Build skills towards AHPRA registration

Contribute to patient care and team success

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (up to 19/01/27)

Position Classification: Pharmacist Unregistered

Remuneration: $38.35 per hour

Hours Per Week: 38

Location:  Blacktown & Mount Druitt Hospitals

Where you'll be working

Blacktown and Mount Druitt Hospitals (BMDH) operate across two campuses, providing essential healthcare services to the Western Sydney community. With over 50 years of service, we are evolving to meet growing demands and advancements in healthcare.

• Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals both offer convenient access to shopping centres, just a 10-minute walk away.
• Parking options available: onsite parking for a small fee, all-day street parking, and proximity to train stations.
• We embrace innovation and growth to enhance patient care and community well-being.
• Our dedicated team strives for excellence in a dynamic and evolving healthcare environment.

What you'll be doing

This internship role supports skill development in pharmaceutical and clinical care, while contributing to the Pharmacy department and preparing for AHPRA registration. Your responsibilities will also include:

• Developing skills in pharmacy practice
• Gaining clinical and dispensary experience
• Working within a supportive team
• Contributing to patient care outcomes
• Progressing towards AHPRA registration

How to Apply 

Apply online by submitting your resume and addressing the criteria listed below by providing examples that demonstrate your ability before the closing date.

Essential criteria:

• Qualification: Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy or equivalent degree
• Registration: Registration with the Australian Healthcare Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an intern

Selection Criteria:

1. Bachelor/Master of Pharmacy or equivalent degree and eligible for registration with the Australian Healthcare Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as an intern pharmacist with an ability to rotate across BMDH sites and participate in after hours, weekend and public holiday work as required
2. High level of clinical pharmaceutical knowledge, and understanding of its application in therapeutic situations
3. Demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills to effectively communicate with patients and all levels of pharmacy staff and healthcare professionals
4. Demonstrated problem solving skills and ability to use initiative, in particular related to pharmacy issues and managing allocated tasks and duties
5. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and independently when required, to meet team objectives
6. Demonstrated initiative and interest in achieving positive patient health outcomes
7. An interest in a career in hospital pharmacy, and desire to continue in hospital pharmacy post-registration
8. Commitment to BMDH and Western Sydney Local Health District (WSLHD) vision, goals and strategies, with demonstrated behaviours which align with the NSW Health CORE values

Requisition ID:  REQ592660

Applications Close:  16th September 2025

Need more information ?

• Find out more about applying for this position.
• Review the detailed Position Description  for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Fatima Small at

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations.  For more information, please visit .

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.