Pharmacist - Dispensary

NSW Government; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Government, Westmead Hospital is seeking a Pharmacist – Dispensary to deliver comprehensive clinical pharmacy services, optimise medication outcomes and ensure safe, cost-effective care within a major teaching hospital environment.

You will join a multidisciplinary team, supervise staff, and contribute to quality improvement while advancing your clinical expertise in antimicrobial stewardship and patient-centred care.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Pharmacy and Grade 2 classification.
• Full and unrestricted Pharmacist Registration with AHPRA.
• Extensive experience in clinical hospital pharmacy in Australia.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical pharmacy services to optimise patient outcomes.
• Oversee safe medication distribution and dispensing activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support antimicrobial stewardship.
• Supervise pharmacy staff and contribute to quality improvement.
• Deliver evidence-based pharmaceutical care to patients at Westmead Hospital.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical hospital pharmacy

Therapeutic knowledge

Organisational skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Grade 2 classification

Job description

Reference number

REQ692845

Occupation

Pharmacy

Work type

Full-Time

Location

Sydney - Greater West

Salary Information

$121581.81 - $128898.29

Closing date

22 September 2026 at 11:59pm

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.

Essential Criteria

• 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.

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.

Requisition ID

REQ692845

Applications Close

22 September 2026

Need more information?

• Review the detailed Position Description for insights into role requirements and criteria.
• Explore the selection process, employment checks, outcomes and notifications.
• For inquiries about the role, contact Melissa Tao on [e-mail].

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.