Pharmacist (Grade 1/2)

Sydney Local Health District; Canterbury-Bankstown; On-site; AUD 76,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly Accrued Day Off

Parental Leave & Leave loading

Salary Packaging & Novated Leasing

Free courses and coaching

Employee Assistance Program

Flu vaccination

Fitness Passport access

Job summary

Canterbury Hospital in NSW is seeking a Grade 1/2 Pharmacist to deliver pharmaceutical services to inpatients and outpatients. The role rotates between clinical duties and service areas, with education and medicines information provided to patients and health professionals.

You will join a multidisciplinary team and support high-quality patient care. The role requires current AHPRA registration or eligibility for immediate registration, with ongoing professional development encouraged.

Qualifications

• Current Pharmacist registration with AHPRA, or eligible for immediate registration.
• Demonstrated ability to practice independently in a clinical setting.
• Ability to apply practical therapeutic knowledge in a healthcare environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality pharmaceutical services to inpatients and outpatients.
• Rotate between clinical and service area rosters.
• Deliver education and medicines information to patients and staff.
• Participate as an active member of multi-disciplinary teams.

Skills

Clinical independence

Therapeutic knowledge

Professional development

Education

AHPRA Pharmacist registration

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (38 hours per week) up to January 2028 Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1/2 Remuneration: $1,668.94 - $2,470.32 per week + Superannuation Location: Canterbury Hospital Requisition ID: REQ693603

Sydney Local Health District is one of the fastest growing Local Health Districts in New South Wales. Our facilities and services are world class and our staff are dedicated, innovative and caring.

About the Role

Canterbury Hospital is committed to providing high quality healthcare services to our local community, focused on patient and family-centred care. The Grade 1/2 Pharmacist is responsible for the provision of quality pharmaceutical services to inpatients and outpatients. Grade 1 and 2, rotate between the clinical & service area rosters. On clinical duties they provide pharmaceutical care to inpatients and in the service areas they provide pharmacy support to the dispensaries and production. Pharmacists, Grade 1 and 2, provide education and medicines information services to patients and other health care professionals and participate as active members of multi-disciplined teams. For more information, view the Position Description

Ideal Candidate

• Current Pharmacist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), or eligible for immediate registration, and able to practice independently.
• Grade 2 Pharmacists must meet the criteria set out in the Award and are expected to be able to demonstrate continual ability to meet three of the five competencies within the Award.
• Ability to apply current and good practical therapeutic knowledge in a clinical environment.
• Demonstrated ongoing commitment to the professional development relevant to areas of practice.

Benefits and Perks

• Monthly Accrued Day Off (for full time roles)
• Paid Parental Leave & Annual Leave loading
• Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging, Novated Leasing & Meal Entertainment allowance, visit SalaryPackagingPlus
• Upskill with free courses, qualifications and coaching via Sydney Education
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) confidential counselling for staff and their families
• Annual influenza vaccination on us!
• Discounted Fitness Passport membership and free telehealth nutrition and wellness resources from qualified professionals.

This recruitment may be used to create a talent pool for similar future roles (ongoing or temporary) that may arise over the next 18 months.

Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy (PD2026_004).

SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application.

Stepping Up aims to assist Aboriginal job applicants by providing information about applying for roles within NSW Health. For more information, please visit: https://www.steppingup.health.nsw.gov.au/

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For enquiries, please contact Jocelyn Ong via email at [e-mail]

Applications Close: 27 September 2026 For Applicant Support and Information, visit ‘Applicant Information’