Pharmacist

hammondcare; Sydney; On-site; AUD 54,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Leave benefits - purchased additional

Training & career development

Reward and Recognition Program

Fitness Passport

EAP services

MyCar discounts

JB HI-FI/The Good Guys/Optus/Dell/Sams

Job summary

HammondCare Wahroonga is seeking a Senior Pharmacist (Grade 3) for the Hospital Pharmacy Service. This permanent part-time role covers three days per week, ensuring safe distribution of medications for inpatients, outpatients, and at discharge, with clinical services and patient education at the core.

The pharmacist will work within NSW Health-aligned policies, bring strong hospital experience, and may participate in research and training to enhance medication knowledge across sites as required.

Qualifications

• Qualified in Pharmacy and registered with AHPRA.
• Recent hospital pharmacy experience.
• Strong background in Palliative Care (desirable).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Knowledge of NSW public hospital legislation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Strong administrative and computer skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

AHPRA registration

Hospital pharmacy experience

Pharmacy degree

Palliative care experience

Communication skills

Independent and teamwork

iPharmacy experience

Legislation knowledge NSW/Commonwealth

Computer skills

Problem solving

Education

Pharmacy degree

AHPRA registration

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

Closing Date: 21st September 2026

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.