Pharmacist Level 1 | Full-Time and Part-Time Permanent

Australian Capital Territory; Canberra; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

City living Canberra

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible working conditions

Job summary

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is seeking motivated pharmacists to join our hospital clinical pharmacy team at Canberra Hospital. This role offers opportunities to develop clinical skills in a forward-thinking, supportive environment and is open to intern pharmacists expecting registration in late 2026 or early 2027.

Positions available are permanent, with on-site shifts and flexible working arrangements. CHS provides structured career development, training programs, and a positive team culture

Qualifications

• Clinical pharmacy in hospital settings.
• Intern pharmacist seeking registration by late 2026/early 2027.
• Strong collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Support hospital clinical pharmacy services.
• Develop clinical skills and contribute to patient care.
• Participate in training programs and residency tracks.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Hospital setting

Intern pharmacist

Education

Pharmacist degree

Job description

Pharmacist Level 1
Full-Time and Part-Time Permanent

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.


• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.


• City living without the traffic.


• Access to Employee Assistance Program.


• Flexible working conditions.

About the Role:

Are you ready to take the next step in your pharmacy career?

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is seekingmotivated and dynamic pharmacists to join our innovative and supportive hospital clinical pharmacy team at Canberra Hospital. Whether you’re a hospital pharmacist looking for a fresh start in Canberra, or a community pharmacist ready to transition into hospital practice, we have the training and support to help you grow and thrive. This is your opportunity to develop your clinical skills, contribute to meaningful healthcare outcomes, and be part of a supportive, forward-thinking environment. Applications are welcome from intern pharmacists expecting to register at the end of 2026 or early 2027.

Why Join Us?

Structured Career Development: Access tailored training and development resources to build your clinical skills and support your progression as a hospital pharmacist. The department runs a successful AdPha Accredited Residency Training Program, an excellent intern training program and is accredited for several Registrar Training Residency Programs.

Transition to Practice Support: Benefit from our tailored training program designed for pharmacists new to hospital practice. This structured, targeted program helps you confidently step into hospital pharmacy practice with hands-on guidance and mentorship.

Innovative Practice: Be part of a department that leads the way in enhancing scope of practice and different ways of working, such as credentialed accuracy checking technicians, Partnered Pharmacist Medication Charting and remote clinical pharmacy services implemented to enhance our onsite services.

What You Will Gain:

• Hands-on experience in a hospital setting with exposure to a wide range of clinical scenarios.


• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.


• A supportive team culture that values learning, collaboration, and excellence in patient care.


• Genuine job satisfaction through meaningful patient care, collaborative teamwork, and the knowledge that your contributions are valued.

Note: These positions are offered to work on site on a permanent full-time basis and includes working shifts outside of standard business hours in the evenings and on weekends. Applicants must be able to work these shifts. Applications from candidates seeking part-time roles will be considered in line with the flexible working arrangements available under the Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement 2023-2026 (please state any specific requirements for part-time work in your application).

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.


• Comply with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Note: Under the ACTPS employment framework you may be placed in another role where required for the efficient administration of the service.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together
Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The ACT public service is committed to closing the gap, underpinned by the belief that when Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people have a genuine say in the design and delivery of policies, programs and services that affect them, better life outcomes are achieved. More information can be found here ACT Closing the Gap Implementation Plan - ACT Government Transparency Portal.