Pharmacist Rotational

Grow your pharmacy career with diverse rotations, strong team support & professional development at John Hunter Hospital
Remuneration:
$80, $104,751.6 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging

Location:
John Hunter Hospital | Awabakal Country

Employment Type:
Temporary Full Time – Until September 2026

Position Classification:
Pharmacist Grade 1

Requisition ID:
REQ596752

Applications Close:
Sunday 14th September 2025

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals

Where You'll Be Working
Join the John Hunter Hospital Pharmacy Department, where teamwork is more than a value - it's how we work every day. You'll be part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team where every contribution counts, and shared success is the goal.

Our rotational structure offers exposure to a variety of operational and clinical areas, including dispensary, supply, production, medication safety, medical, surgical, and paediatrics. You'll take part in quality improvement initiatives and projects, with guidance from Senior Team Leaders and Deputy Service Managers.

If you're ready for your next career step, or simply a fresh environment, get in touch. We encourage you to contact one of our Deputy Service Managers for a confidential discussion: or

About The Role
Each day, you'll manage medication supply, work closely with other healthcare professionals, conduct clinical reviews, and provide patient counselling to support safe and effective treatments. You'll draw on your clinical expertise, strong communication skills, and sound clinical reasoning to deliver outstanding care.

You'll be part of a large, supportive team of pharmacists, with regular supervision, ongoing training, and professional development opportunities to help grow your skills and career.

About You

• Strong clinical knowledge applied confidently in practice
• A collaborative team player with excellent prioritisation skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Works well within established processes while seeking improvements
• Committed to reflective practice and continuous learning

We welcome applications from interns in their final months who expect to gain registration by the end of this year.

Requirements

• Current Pharmacist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) with no restrictions on practice.
• Willingness and ability to participate in on-call, afterhours, weekend and public holiday work as required.

Whilst this position is open to all individuals, it is targeted to Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people under section 21 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1977. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply and consideration will be given to suitable Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants to promote equal or improved access. Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander applicants must demonstrate Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander status in addition to addressing the selection criterion.
Additional Information

• To be eligible for employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport, or hold an appropriate visa that allows you to live and work in Australia. Employment of a temporary visa holder will only be offered in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full or part time vacancies.
• This position is full time; however, job share arrangements will be considered.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Need more information?

• Click here for the Position Description
• Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Tracey Meares on

Information For Applicants
Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description (link below).
For assistance addressing selection criteria visit:

Stepping Up Website
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This is a Category A position
. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with
NSW Health policy directive
PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases
for Category A positions prior to offer.
All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.