MLHD District Chief Pharmacist (Incentives Offered)

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD); Murrumbidgee; On-site; AUD 171,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive

Salary packaging up to $20,600

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development

Job summary

MLHD seeks a District Chief Pharmacist to oversee governance of pharmacy services across the district, driving strategic advancement, implementation, and cost-efficient delivery. Some clinical pharmacy duties may be involved and encouraged.

You will lead recruitment, resource planning, and policy advice to executive leadership, ensuring high-quality district-wide pharmaceutical services.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Pharmacy with current unrestricted AHPRA registration.
• Postgraduate management qualifications or demonstrable management experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; sound leadership and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, provision and coordination of resources; monitor service levels; evaluate pharmaceutical services.
• Strategically plan recruitment to enable cost-efficient clinical pharmacy provision.
• Provide leadership to all sites to ensure proper delivery of pharmacy services.
• Offer policy and service advice to Senior Executive and Hospital GMs as required.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

Education

Pharmacy degree

AHPRA registration

Postgraduate management qualification

Job description

This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive valued dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).

Employment Type: Permanent Full - Time

Position Classification: Pharmacist – Grade 6

Remuneration: $170,690.71 - $174,851.95 per annum, pro rata(+ super +17.5% leave loading where applicable)

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: REQ698267

Location: Location Negotiable within MLHD

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced Chief Pharmacist to join us in this crucial role to undertake a governance role for all pharmacy services throughout the district with responsibility for the strategic advancement, implementation and maintenance of appropriate, timely and cost-efficient delivery of district-wide pharmacy services. Limited provision of clinical pharmacy duties may also be required and will be encouraged.

As the District Chief Pharmacist, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the strategic planning, provision and coordination of resources, monitoring of service levels and evaluation of pharmaceutical services
• Strategically planning recruitment to enable effective and cost-efficient clinical pharmacy provision
• Providing leadership to all sites to ensure the appropriate delivery of pharmacy services
• Provide policy and service advice to Senior Executive and Hospital General Managers via the District Executive Director of Medical Services, as required

What MLHD Offer

At Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), we offer more than a job — we offer the chance to make a real difference.

• Meaningful Impact – Play a vital role in delivering essential health services to our diverse and vibrant regional communities.
• Flexible Working Arrangements - Designed to support work-life balance, aligned with NSW Health policy.
• Generous Salary Packaging – Access up to $20,600 per annum tax-free for living expenses, plus the option for novated car leasing.
• Professional Development – Take advantage of ongoing learning and career development opportunities.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Benefit from our comprehensive wellness programs for you and your family, including Employee Assistance Programs Fitness Passport and initiatives to support both physical and mental health.

Our Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

• A tertiary qualification in Pharmacy with current unrestricted AHPRA Pharmacy Board registration
• Unrestricted Class C Drivers Licence valid in Australia
• Post graduate management qualifications or ability to demonstrate management experience, expertise and skills relevant to the provision of pharmacy services in the hospital setting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, sound leadership and motivational skills
• The ability to analyse complex issues and develop and implement improvement strategies
• Knowledge of best practice in medication management and safety, including CEC programs, NSW Medication Management Plan, and Quality Use of Medicines initiatives
• The ability to effectively and efficiently plan and manage human, physical and financial resources

For role related queries or questions contact Lenert Bruce –Executive Director Medical Services MLHD on [e-mail], for a confidential chat.

Applications close: 12 November 2026

MLHD welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds and is committed to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and the LGBTIQ+ community.

If you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, you can access recruitment application support through the Stepping Up initiative.

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements is outlined inthe NSW Health OASV Policy(Page 11).You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.