Grade 2 Pharmacist - Compounding Services

Advanced Pharmacy Australia; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking a Pharmacist - Compounding Services to join the Pharmacy Department in our new Compounding Suite. The role requires aseptic dispensing knowledge and is based across campuses in Melbourne's outer north.

The successful candidate will work under the guidance of a senior pharmacist, with after-hours/on-call duties and potential travel to partner organisations. 3+ years hospital pharmacy experience and aseptic production training are essential.

Qualifications

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA).
• At least 3 years' experience in hospital pharmacy.
• At least 1 year's experience in hospital pharmacy aseptic production.
• Training in aseptic and cytotoxic production.
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-management skills including meeting timelines and prioritising demands.

Responsibilities

• Supports aseptic compounding services, including aseptic, cytotoxic and biological treatments.
• Works under the guidance of the senior pharmacist to ensure safe, accurate delivery.
• Collaborates with Pharmacy Department to meet departmental strategic outcomes.
• May require travel between Northern Health campuses and partner organisations.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Hospital pharmacy experience

Aseptic production experience

Aseptic/cytotoxic production training

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Flexible working hours

Job description

Description

Company description: As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.

Job Description

Northern Health are seeking applications from a motivated and suitably experienced Pharmacist to join the Pharmacy Department and work in our new Compounding Suite.

Northern Health is the major provider of acute, maternity, sub-acute, mental health, specialist, community and home-based services in Melbourne's rapidly growing outer north.

Services Are Provided Through Our Six Main Campuses

Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Bundoora Centre, Craigieburn and Mernda Community Hospitals and Kilmore District Hospital. In addition, Mental Health Services are provided at Epping, Broadmeadows, Jacana, Preston, Mill Park, Mernda and Coburg.

About The Role

A permanent, full-time opportunity exists for a Grade 2 Pharmacist - Compounding Services to join the team at Northern Health.

The role will require staff to be flexible with their working hours to meet the changing operations demands and will include working after hours and on-call. Staff may also be required to travel and work across Northern Health campuses, programs and partner organisations.

The Pharmacist - Compounding Services supports the safe and efficient delivery of aseptic compounding services, including the production of aseptic, cytotoxic and biological treatments for patients at Northern Health. Working under the guidance of the senior pharmacist, the role requires knowledge and skills in aseptic dispensing and contributes to the safe, accurate and timely delivery of compounded therapies in accordance with relevant standards, procedures and departmental requirements.

They will work collaboratively with the Pharmacy Department to achieve the strategic outcomes of the Department.

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Have

• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• At least 3 years' experience in hospital pharmacy.
• At least 1 years' experience in hospital pharmacy aseptic production.
• Training in aseptic and cytotoxic production
• Demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills
• Possess well developed self-management skills including the ability to meet timelines and prioritise competing demands

Alternatively, you can contact Jier Nguyen, Deputy Director of Pharmacy - Operations by email via

• @nh.org.au or phone 03 663, or Angela Given, Lead Pharmacist - Workforce and Clinical Services via
• @nh.org.au or phone 03 474

Applications close 26 October 2026