Pharmacist

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Ongoing Professional Development

PD Allowance and Leave

Generous Salary Sacrificing Options

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Job summary

Rockhampton Pharmacy Department at Rockhampton Hospital provides comprehensive clinical pharmacy services to inpatients and outpatients, including dispensing, reconciliation, patient counselling, and drug information. Pharmacists contribute to multidisciplinary ward rounds, outpatient clinics, and quality use of medicines initiatives.

The role requires a recognised pharmacy degree and AHPRA registration in Australia, with opportunities to mentor staff and support education of students within a

Qualifications

• Qualified pharmacist registered with AHPRA in Australia.
• Experience in clinical pharmacy and medication management.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and educate staff.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services including dispensing, reconciliation, and counselling.
• Provide drug information and evidence-based recommendations to support patient care.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to QA initiatives and protocol improvements.
• Supervise and mentor pharmacy assistants, students and junior staff.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy Knowledge

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Mentoring Others

Patient Counseling

Education

Pharmacy degree (M.Pharm/B.Pharm)

Job description

About us:Rockhampton Pharmacy Department at plays a vital role in ensuring patients receive safe, effective, and timely medication management throughout their hospital journey. Alongside preparing and supplying medications for inpatients and outpatients, our team provides expert clinical pharmacy services, including medication reviews, patient counselling, therapeutic drug monitoring, and participation in multidisciplinary ward rounds and outpatient clinics.Our department also supports healthcare professionals with specialist medication advice while fostering excellence through the education and training of staff and future pharmacy practitioners.Meet one of our Pharmacist > Rockhampton Pharmacy | InstagramAbout the role:Deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services, including medication dispensing, reconciliation, counselling, drug information, and evidence-based recommendations to support safe and effective patient care.Apply and develop advanced clinical knowledge and judgement while contributing to Quality Use of Medicines initiatives and the ongoing improvement of pharmacy practices and protocols.Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across Rockhampton Hospital and other CQHHS facilities to provide high-quality, patient-centred pharmacy services.Support the development of the pharmacy workforce by supervising, mentoring, and educating pharmacy assistants, students, and less experienced staff.About you:Hold a recognised tertiary pharmacy qualification and current registration (or eligibility for registration) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a pharmacist in Australia.Demonstrate strong clinical pharmacy knowledge and the ability to deliver safe, evidence-based pharmacy services appropriate to your level of experience.Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills when engaging with patients, families, and colleagues.Support the development of others by providing guidance to less experienced staff and contributing to the education of students.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $132,567 p.a. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $43.97 - $58.59 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyProfessional Development Allowance and LeaveGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6J694091Applications close: Thursday, 22 October 2026#Rockhampton #Pharmacy #CQHealth #CQHHSThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.