Clinical Trials Pharmacist

Western Sydney Local Health District; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Sydney Local Health District at Blacktown Hospital seeks a Pharmacist to lead clinical trial pharmacy services within the BMOR unit, supporting oncology trials and SAS medicines in a patient-centred model.

The role operates 38 hours per week in a 12-month temporary appointment, collaborating with pharmacy, medical, nursing and research colleagues to deliver safe, compliant trial management.

Qualifications

• Pharmacy qualifications conferred by tertiary education institutions; must satisfy Grade 2 classification per NSW Health Employees Pharmacists Award.
• Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pharmacy services for oncology trials and SAS medicines, including trial setup and ongoing monitoring.
• Manage storage, inventory, manufacturing, dispensing and documentation of trial medicines.
• Develop and maintain procedures to support compliance with GMP and TGA requirements.
• Supervise safe distribution of medicines and provide guidance to staff in the trial environment.
• Contribute to quality improvement and uphold high professional standards in trial management.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Initiative

Information technology

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Master of Pharmacy

Job description

• Shape pharmacy support across one of Australia's largest oncology trial units


• Make a direct impact on patient-centred cancer care and clinical research


• Join an experienced multidisciplinary team at Blacktown Hospital

Manage clinical trial pharmacy services, support innovative cancer research and help deliver safe, patient-centred care at Blacktown Hospital.

Employment Type:

2 x Temporary Full Time (up to 12 months)

Position Classification:

Pharmacist Grade 1 / Pharmacist Grade 2

Remuneration:

$43.91 - $65.00 per hour

Hours Per Week:

38

Location:

Blacktown Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join Blacktown Medical Oncology Research (BMOR), a leading oncology research service within Western Sydney Local Health District. Our patient-centred team combines comprehensive cancer care with clinical research, delivering Phase I-IV sponsored and investigator-initiated trials in a collaborative, highly specialised environment.

• Be part of one of Australia’s largest oncology clinical trial units.


• Work alongside highly qualified and experienced pharmacy, medical, nursing and research professionals.


• Contribute to innovative cancer research while keeping patients and their care at the centre of what you do.


• Work across clinical trial pharmacy, Special Access Scheme (SAS) medicines and specialised therapies.


• Located at Blacktown Hospital, with the opportunity to build your expertise within a large and dynamic health service.

What You'll Be Doing

In this specialist role, you'll provide expert pharmacy coordination and clinical support for oncology trials and non-registered medicines. You'll play an important role in ensuring trial medicines are managed safely, accurately and in accordance with regulatory, manufacturing and hospital requirements.

• Coordinate pharmacy services for clinical trials, including trial set-up, pre-trial meetings, ongoing monitoring and protocol requirements.


• Manage the storage, inventory, manufacturing, dispensing and documentation of clinical trial and SAS medicines.


• Develop and maintain procedures that support compliance with Good Manufacturing Practice and Therapeutic Goods Administration requirements.


• Supervise the safe and accurate distribution of medicines and provide guidance to pharmacists, technicians, students and other support staff.


• Contribute to quality improvement, quality assurance and performance initiatives while maintaining high professional and ethical standards.

Ready to make a difference?

Bring your pharmacy expertise to advance clinical research, cancer care and patient outcomes with NSW Health.

Essential Criteria

• Pharmacy qualifications conferred by Tertiary Education Institutions e.g. Bachelor of Pharmacy, Master of Pharmacy. Must satisfy Grade 2 classification as per NSW Health Employees Pharmacists Award.


• Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA.

Selection Criteria

• Demonstrated advanced communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and liaise effectively with people at all levels of the organisation.


• Demonstrated extensive experience in management of clinical trials or research preferably in a hospital setting.


• Demonstrated excellent therapeutic knowledge and ability to exercise a high level of initiative in the application of pharmaceutical principles in clinical trials management.


• Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work and manage time to meet deadlines.


• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change.


• Demonstrated skills and experience in managing a complex workload, problem solving and development and implementation of initiative.


• Demonstrated advanced skills in information technology.

Requisition ID:

REQ688790

Applications Close:

6 September 2026

Need more information?

• Discover more about the application process.


• 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 Raymond Tangunan on [e-mail]

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 https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

Blacktown Hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a managed waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Blacktown Hospital. This does not apply to staff with a disability parking permit.

Please note: In accordance with NSW Health policy, priority will be given to Australian citizens and permanent residents. A person who is not an Australian citizen or permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or the advertised position.

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