Manager - Voluntary Assisted Dying Pharmacy Service (527245)

Department of Health, Tasmania; City of Hobart; On-site; AUD 123,000 - 135,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health department in Tasmania is seeking a Manager for the Voluntary Assisted Dying Pharmacy Service. This role involves overseeing the provision of pharmacy services, supervising staff, and collaborating with health professionals. The position is a fixed-term part-time role, requiring relevant qualifications and registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. Attractive salary and benefits include professional development allowances and fitness memberships.

Benefits

Travel and relocation assistance

Professional development

Fitness Passport access

Qualifications

• Expertise in managing pharmacy services for VAD.
• Experience supervising pharmacy staff.
• Strong communication skills for reporting and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee provision of pharmacy services for Tasmania's VAD program.
• Supervise Pharmacists working in the VAD Pharmacy Service.
• Develop strategies to meet KPIs set by the VAD Commission.

Skills

Expert pharmaceutical guidance

Management of pharmacy services

Research and policy development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Tertiary qualification approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia

Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

Job description

The Team

The Manager – Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) Pharmacy Service leads a specialised, state-wide pharmacy team within the Tasmanian Department of Health. Here’s how the team operates:

• Clinical and advisory role: The team provides expert pharmaceutical guidance on VAD substances and medication use, supporting medical practitioners once Commission approval is obtained.
• Supply and dispensing: They safely manage the procurement, storage, and delivery of approved VAD medications to practitioners across Tasmania.
• Research and policy development: Actively engaged in research and inter‑jurisdictional collaboration to ensure the service is informed by current evidence and best practices.
• Cross‑functional collaboration: Works closely with the VAD Commission, the statewide clinical service, the Navigation Service, and other pharmacy professionals.

This unified team helps ensure that VAD medications are managed safely, ethically, and in accordance with Tasmanian legislation and clinical guidelines.

The Role

• Oversee the provision of the full range of pharmacy services for Tasmania’s VAD program, including dispensing, supply, clinical pharmacy review, and support for medication management policy and practice.
• Supervise the Pharmacists working in the VAD Pharmacy Service (VPS).
• Perform reporting and communication as required by the VAD commission and represent the VPS alongside the Executive Director, Statewide Hospital Pharmacy.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of the VPS including delivery of the service to any location within Tasmania.
• Establish and monitor agreed KPIs as set out by the VAD Commission, including reporting requirements.
• Develop strategies to allow the VPS to meet KPIs as set out by the VAD Commission.

Note: Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Appointment Details

Fixed term part‑time, day‑worker position, working 38 hours per fortnight, from 1 March 2026 until 30 October 2026. Hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

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

Annual salary $123,717 to $134,336 per annum (Pro rata) plus 12% superannuation contribution. Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2022.

Allowances

• Salary beyond $130,900 subject to qualifications and/or application to the personal upgrade scheme.
• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1,000 per annum.

Benefits

• Travel and relocation assistance up to $15,000 for overseas and $10,000 for interstate.
• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• Leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Eligibility

• Tertiary qualification or program approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council.
• Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia. For pre‑registration (intern) pharmacists: Eligible for provisional registration.
• Registration or licences must remain current and valid at all times while employed.
• Desired: Current Driver’s Licence.

Download the Statement of Duties & Associated Documents

• Manager Voluntary Assisted Dying Pharmacy Service HP04 (WORD)
• Department of Health – Applicant Guide (WORD)

How to apply

Apply online. Complete a 1–2 page application addressing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. Applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.

For more information, contact Georgina Makalani, Pharmacy Support Officer – Phone: [phone], Email: [e-mail].