Pharmacist - Operations

Canberra Health Services; Canberra; On-site; AUD 86,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Salary packaging

Flexible working

5% Superannuation

Employee Assistance Program

Onsite physiotherapists

Onsite cafes

Job summary

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is recruiting early-career pharmacists to join our Operations Pharmacy team at The Canberra Hospital, Garran. You will build a foundation in hospital pharmacy, rotating across dispensary, manufacturing, and distribution to support safe, patient‑centred medication management.

Whether newly registered or transitioning to hospital practice, you’ll work in a supportive environment with experienced pharmacists, technicians, and educators, pursuing learning, quality

Qualifications

• Pre-employment National Police Check.
• Compliance with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Compliance with CHS credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for allied health professionals.

Responsibilities

• Rotate across key operational areas including dispensary, manufacturing, and distribution services.
• Develop broad operational skills in hospital pharmacy.
• Work with automation and robotics to support medicine supply.
• Contribute to safe, patient-centred medication management.
• Be part of a supportive team with opportunities for teaching and professional development.

Job description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Classification: Pharmacist Level 3 (PN 38816)
Salary $85,664 - $97,932 (Plus 12.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran
Section: Pharmacy
Closing Date: 11 September 2026

What can we offer you:

• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital.
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions.
• Flexible working conditions.
• 5% Superannuation.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program.
• Access to onsite Physiotherapists.
• Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop.

About the Role

Are you an early-career pharmacist ready to build your foundation in hospital pharmacy?

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is seeking motivated and adaptable pharmacists to join our Operations Pharmacy team at The Canberra Hospital.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop broad operational skills in a large, progressive tertiary health service while contributing to safe, efficient, and patient‑centred medication management. You will rotate across key operational areas including dispensary, manufacturing, and distribution services‑building the essential skills that underpin high‑quality hospital pharmacy practice.

Whether you're a recently registered pharmacist or looking to transition into hospital practice, this role offers a supportive environment to grow your confidence, competence, and career.

Why Join Us?

Expanded Cutting‑edge Facilities

The Canberra Hospital continues to grow, supported by major ACT Government investment in expanded emergency, surgical and critical care services. Pharmacy operations play a central role in ensuring timely and safe access to medicines across this complex health service.

Comprehensive Operational Experience

Gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of services, including inpatient and outpatient dispensing, aseptic and non‑sterile compounding, and distribution systems. Work with automation and robotics to support medicine supply across hospital and community settings.

Supportive Learning Environment

Be part of a department committed to education, training and professional development. You'll work closely with experienced pharmacists, technicians, and educators, with opportunities to contribute to teaching, quality improvement, and research activities.

Collaborative Team Culture

Join a multidisciplinary team that values teamwork, safety, and continuous improvement. You'll collaborate closely with pharmacy technicians, interns, and clinical teams to ensure safe and efficient medicine use across the organisation.

What You’ll Gain

• A strong foundation in hospital pharmacy operations and systems
• Experience across dispensing, compounding (including aseptic and cytotoxic), and outpatient services
• Exposure to advanced technologies including automation and medication distribution systems
• Opportunities to develop supervision skills with interns, students, and support staff
• A supportive environment focused on learning, development, and career progression
• Genuine job satisfaction through contributing to safe and effective patient care

The position is offered to work on site at The Canberra Hospital and includes participation in shift work, including evenings, weekends and public holidays across CHS sites. Applicants must be able to work these shifts. Flexible working arrangements, including part time options, may be considered in line with the ACT Health Professionals Enterprise Agreement (please outline any requirements in your application).

Prerequisites

• Undergo a pre‑employment National Police Check.
• 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.

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 .

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.