Pharmacist - Dispensary

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 121,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District in the Sydney region is seeking a Pharmacist – Dispensary to join Westmead Hospital. You will provide safe, evidence-based medication management and deliver high-quality pharmaceutical care to inpatients and staff, applying clinical knowledge to optimise patient outcomes.

This temporary full-time role requires pharmacist registration with AHPRA, Bachelor of Pharmacy, and hospital dispensing experience.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal).
• Extensive experience in clinical hospital pharmacy with dispensing experience in Australia (or equivalent).
• Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA.

Responsibilities

• Dispense medicines accurately and safely across Westmead Hospital.
• Provide comprehensive clinical pharmacy services and medication management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and supervise pharmacy technicians and students.

Skills

Clinical hospital pharmacy

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Audit and quality

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Job description

Deliver high-quality pharmacy care within a leading tertiary hospital environment
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimise patient medication outcomes
Grow your clinical expertise through diverse and rewarding pharmacy services

Provide safe, evidence-based medication management and deliver exceptional pharmaceutical care to patients at Westmead Hospital.

Employment Type:Temporary Full Time (Up to 30/07/2027)
Position Classification:Pharmacist Grade 2
Remuneration:$61.31 - $65.00 per hour
Hours Per Week:38
Location:Westmead Hospital

Where you'll be working

Join the Pharmacy Department at Westmead Hospital, a leading tertiary referral hospital providing comprehensive healthcare services to the Western Sydney community. You will be part of a supportive and innovative team committed to improving patient outcomes through safe, effective and person-centred medication management.

Working within a collaborative environment, you will have the opportunity to contribute to high-quality pharmacy services while continuing to develop your clinical skills across a diverse patient population.

Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering exceptional care within a major teaching hospital.

Work alongside experienced pharmacists, pharmacy technicians and healthcare professionals.

Contribute to a culture focused on quality improvement, education and professional growth.

Support safe medication practices that directly impact patient care and recovery.

What you'll be doing

As a pharmacist – Dispensary, you will provide comprehensive pharmacy services that support the safe, appropriate and cost-effective use of medicines across Westmead Hospital. You will apply your clinical knowledge and professional expertise to optimise medication outcomes for patients.

Deliver high-quality clinical pharmacy services, including medication assessment and pharmaceutical care.

Support safe and accurate medication distribution and oversee pharmacy dispensing activities.

Collaborate with healthcare teams to promote evidence-based medication management and antimicrobial stewardship.

Provide expert medication information and advice to patients and clinical staff.

Supervise and support pharmacy technicians, students and other pharmacy staff while contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Selection Criteria

Demonstrated excellent communication skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)

Demonstrated extensive experience in clinical hospital pharmacy with satisfactory pharmacy dispensing experience in Australia (or equivalent)

Demonstrated excellent therapeutic knowledge and ability to exercise a high level of initiative in the application of pharmaceutical principles to clinical practice

Demonstrated organisational skills and the ability to prioritise work and manage time to meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team with a high degree of self-motivation and ability to effect practice change

Excellent time management with attention to detail

Qualification: Pharmacy qualifications conferred by Tertiary Education Institutions e.g. Bachelor of Pharmacy. Must satisfy Grade 2 classification as per Health Employees Pharmacists (State) Award.

Registration: Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA

Requisition ID:REQ692845
Applications Close: 22 September 2026

People with disabilities who meet the selection criteria are encouraged to apply; and where required, WSLHD will implement reasonable adjustment consistent with industry standard.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles in NSW Health organisations. For more information, please visit https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/ .

Westmead hospital car parking allocation model is changing. There is a waitlist for parking for new staff commencing at Westmead Hospital. This does not apply for staff with disability.

Please note: A person who is not an Australian citizen or a permanent resident is only eligible for temporary employment for a period not longer than the duration of their current visa or a period not shorter than the duration of the advertised position.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.