Team Leader

The Team:
The Clinical Pharmacy team is a dynamic, multidisciplinary group based at Launceston General Hospital, committed to delivering innovative, patient-centred care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
The team collaborates closely with medical, nursing, and allied health professionals to ensure safe and effective medication management.
They foster a culture of excellence, continuous learning, and professional development, with a strong emphasis on clinical leadership, policy development, and service improvement.
The environment is inclusive, respectful, and supportive, encouraging innovation and high standards in pharmacy practice.
The Role:
The Team Leader – Clinical Pharmacy acts as an expert in the provision of clinical pharmacy services, providing advice and support across a broad range of clinical pharmacy issues to both internal and external stakeholders.
They participate as a member of the Tasmanian clinical pharmacy management team and provide leadership in the design, operation, and evaluation of clinical pharmacy services, policy review, training, and project work as required.
Why Tasmania:
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services.
Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state, offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle.
Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients.
It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Pharmacy Careers in the Tasmanian Health Service
You will need to:
Operate independently in the provision of complex pharmacy activities to patients of the Tasmanian Health Service by demonstrating advanced knowledge, skills, and experience relevant to pharmacy practice and provision of pharmaceutical information, and providing professional advice and consultancy services to other disciplines and the public.
Supervise pharmacy teams under the broad delegation of the relevant pharmacy service manager, including direction of work priorities and practices; monitoring workflow; management of staff, professional supervision and development, performance appraisal, and implementing programs and strategies to address identified training needs (including within an extended hours framework as appropriate).
Lead, initiate, and participate in the development and monitoring of policies and standard operating procedures for clinical pharmacy services.
Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term part-time, shift worker position (including weekends), working 38 hours per fortnight, commencing as soon as possible until 2 January 2027.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time, part-time, and casual vacancies.
Salary:$123,717 to $134,336 per annum (Pro rata).
Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.
Salary Packaging:
You'll have access to salary packaging a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Allowances:
Access to salaries beyond $130,900 is subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
Market allowance of $10,000 per annum pro-rata until 17 May 2026, reviewed prior to expiry.
Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum.
Benefits available to eligible candidates:
Travel and relocation assistance support up to $15,000 for overseas applicants and up to $10,000 for interstate applicants.
Professional development and accelerated pathways.
A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
Fitness Passport – access to 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $13.95/week per person or $25.95 for a family.
More information about our Employee Benefits can be found here.
Eligibility:
Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia.
Registration/licenses must remain current and valid at all times during employment, and the employee is responsible for ensuring this and notifying the employer of any changes.
Desirable criteria include:
Current Driver's Licence.
Recognition at Registrar or Consultant level with the Australian & New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) in a relevant discipline or relevant postgraduate qualification in pharmacy and/or management.
Position Features:
Participation in an on-call and weekend roster for out-of-hours pharmacy services.
Occasional intra and interstate travel may be required.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information on pre-employment checks.
Download the Statement of Duties and associated documents:
Review the Statement of Duties and Applicant Guide for an overview of duties, the selection process, and application guidance.
Statement of Duties: Team Leader - Clinical (WORD)
Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide (WORD)
How to apply:
Apply Online by clicking the "Apply" button.
Complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge related to the Statement of Duties.
A separate statement addressing the selection criteria is not required.
Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.
For more information:
Contact Tina Hodgetts, Pharmacy Support Officer, at or .
What it is like working at the Department of Health:
Our key values are Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Hear from staff about their experiences and the journey of relocating to Tasmania through various media and stories shared by the department.
We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTIQA+ individuals, and people with disabilities to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace.
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