Pharmacist

Hammond Health & Hospitals; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 78,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Leave benefits

Training & career development

Rewards program

Fitness Passport

Employee Assistance Program

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

HammondCare is recruiting a Senior Pharmacist (Grade 3) for the hospital pharmacy service at Neringah Hospital, Wahroonga. The role is permanent part-time (three days per week) and involves day-to-day operations across HammondCare Health & Hospital sites as required.

The successful candidate will provide distribution, clinical services, education, and participate in research and training to improve medication use. AHPRA registration and hospital pharmacy experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Appropriate Qualification in Pharmacy.
• Registration with AHPRA and eligible to practice in NSW.
• Recent experience in hospital pharmacy practice.
• Strong background in palliative and end-of-life care (desirable).
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.
• Sound knowledge of NSW/Commonwealth Pharmacy regulations and NSW hospital practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operation of the Hospital Pharmacy Service.
• Distribute medications accurately for inpatients and at discharge.
• Deliver clinical pharmacy services to optimise medication use.
• Educate patients and staff about medications and safety.

Skills

Pharmacy qualification

AHPRA registration

Hospital pharmacy experience

Palliative care focus

iPharmacy experience

Pharmacy legislation knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT/computer skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Tools

iPharmacy

Job description

About the role

This permanent part-time Senior Pharmacist (Grade 3) role is three days per week and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the Hospital Pharmacy Service at Neringah Hospital in Wahroonga, and other HammondCare Health & Hospital sites if required. In performing their duties the Pharmacist will be required to work in accordance with established procedures at each site and be able to use judgement and discretion about work organisation. The person employed in this position must operate in a manner consistent with Pharmacy department policies, practice standards and legislative requirements. HammondCare is a NSW Health-affiliated organisation all NSW Health transferrable entitlements will be recognised. The essence of this role is to provide pharmacy services to the patients and staff:

• Distribution - Accurate and timely provision of medications for inpatients, outpatients and at discharge
• Clinical - Provide clinical pharmacy services to ensure quality use of medications by patients and staff
• Education - Provide appropriate education to patients and other staff about medication
• Research and training - Participate in research and training to improve medication knowledge and use

About you

• Appropriate Qualification in Pharmacy
• Registration with Australian Health Professionals Registration Agency (AHPRA)
• Recent experience in hospital pharmacy practice
• Strong background in Palliative Care and end-of-life care pharmacy practice (Desirable)
• Ability to work independently, on your own and as part of a team
• Experience with iPharmacy
• Sound knowledge of Commonwealth and NSW Pharmacy and Therapeutic Goods legislation and relevant statutory requirements applicable to the practice of Pharmacy and the handling of pharmaceuticals in NSW public hospitals
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to problem-solve
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients and with all members of the healthcare team
• Ability to be flexible and adapt work practices to suit circumstances
• Strong administrative and computer skills

Benefits - What are we offering

• Salary packaging
• Leave benefits – purchased additional annual leave
• Additional training & career development opportunities
• Reward and Recognition Program
• Fitness Passports: Full facility access can include gyms, group classes and pools for yourself and your family.
• Free independent, confidential counselling services, wand wellbeing resources available through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you & your family.
• Exclusive discounts at MyCar; Servicing, Brakes, Repairs
• Exclusive commercial discounts for JB HI-FI, The Good Guys, Optus, Dell and Samsung.

Pay less tax on your income and increase your take-home pay with these fantastic benefits!

Enhance your wellbeing with Fitness Passport, offering discounted access for you and your family to local gyms, pools, and fitness centres.

When you need additional support, our Employee Assistance Program provides free, confidential counselling sessions, ensuring you have the resources to thrive.

HammondCare is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity and inclusion. We thrive on creating an equal employment environment where everyone from any background can be themselves.

All short-listed applicants for these positions will be asked to consent to staff screening, immunisation a criminal record check.

Make a difference every day to the lives of older Australians in need by joining the team at HammondCare. We provide expert aged care, home care, dementia care and palliative care for older people, regardless of circumstances, beliefs, background or financial situation, led by our not-for-profit, Christian foundations and backed by research and clinical expertise. We’ve been caring for people for over 90 years, recruiting and developing passionate team members who can support older people through some of life’s most difficult circumstances. Whether it’s in our innovative residences, our hospitals, or at home, from the most complex situations to just offering a little help, we bring the same skill, experience and compassion to all we do. It’s not just care, it’s HammondCare.

We recognise and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond in their work. Our Mission in Action Awards honour outstanding contributions, while our Service Awards acknowledge the dedication of employees who have been with us for many years. Frontline team members benefit from training in our industry-leading care model, as well as specialised courses in dementia and palliative care. We also offer generous scholarships for higher education, along with programs designed to develop leadership and management skills. Plus, enjoy a $1,000 bonus for successful employee referrals.

As a registered charity, we offer salary packaging that allows you to have up to $15,900 of your income tax free, along with the ability to spend up to $2,650 on accommodation, meals, and entertainment, all tax free.

Closing Date: 21st September 2026

For any specific queries please contact Emma Li at [e-mail]