Pharmacist - Senior

Queensland Government; Queensland; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Generous leave entitlements

Flexible work arrangements

Professional development funding

Private health insurance discounts

EAP

Job summary

Darling Downs Health is seeking a Senior Pharmacist to deliver evidence-based pharmaceutical care across the regional healthcare journey. You will work with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes, patient safety and clinical practice in a dynamic health service.

You will provide expert clinical advice, mentor pharmacists and students, and lead service improvements in medication safety and care delivery, with opportunities for professional development and flexible arrangements within a

Qualifications

• Eligible for pharmacist registration in Australia.
• Strong clinical judgment.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Experience mentoring colleagues.
• Rural/generalist practice or clinical specialty training is a plus.
• Compassion, integrity and courage in care.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert clinical advice for patient care.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied teams to deliver outcomes.
• Mentor pharmacists, students and staff to build capability.
• Drive service improvements and medication safety initiatives.
• Support education and development of the team.

Skills

Pharmacist registration

Clinical pharmacy

Communication

Teamwork

Mentoring

Rural experience

Clinical specialty training

Education

Australian Pharmacist Registration Eligibility

Job description

What your day could look likeAs a Senior Pharmacist, you'll play a key role in delivering safe, evidence-based care that supports patients across their healthcare journey. Working alongside a collaborative multidisciplinary team, you'll help improve outcomes, strengthen clinical practice, and contribute to a responsive service that makes a meaningful difference to the local community.Every day, you'll contribute by:Providing expert clinical advice that supports quality patient care and informed treatment decisions.Partnering with medical, nursing and allied health teams to deliver coordinated and patient-centred outcomes.Guiding and mentoring pharmacists, team members and students to build capability and clinical excellence.Driving service improvements, quality initiatives and innovation that enhance medication safety and care delivery.Let's talk about you!You're a skilled and compassionate pharmacist who enjoys solving complex clinical challenges and making a positive difference in people's lives. You communicate confidently, work well with others and are passionate about improving patient care while supporting the development of those around you.Here's what will help you thrive in this role:Current pharmacist registration and eligibility to practise in Australia.Strong clinical pharmacy experience and sound professional judgement.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.Experience supporting, mentoring or guiding others.You'll stand out if you have experience in rural or generalist practice and/or advanced training in a clinical specialty area.Above all, you'll bring compassion, integrity, dignity, innovation and courage to the care you provide.Why Join Darling Downs Health?At Darling Downs Health, we care for over 300,000 people across our expansive region. No matter where you live in our region, from Taroom in the north to Texas in the south, our purpose is to ensure accessible and sustainable care. It's complex, challenging work that makes a real difference - and the career possibilities are endless.Whether you're a doctor, nurse, allied health professional, facilities team member, or administrator, you'll see your impact firsthand. Here, you'll find opportunities that simply don't exist elsewhere: the chance to lead initiatives, develop specialties, and embrace responsibilities that would take years to access in larger health services.Darling Downs Health is where you can step up sooner, grow faster, and help shape the future of care across our region.Your career at Darling Downs Health also comes with meaningful rewards:Maximise your take-home pay with salary packaging and generous leave entitlementsEnjoy flexible work arrangements that support balance and varietyAccess professional development funding, study leave and clear career pathwaysBe part of a diverse and inclusive culture that values learning and collaboration.Take care of your wellbeing with EAP access, private health insurance discounts and the Fitness Passport.For a full list of benefits, visit: Darling Downs Health BenefitsYour future is here. Where are you?If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and grow your career in a place that values people and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.Click 'Apply Now' to submit your application and upload the requested documents.Find out more about us!Visit our careers site to learn more about working with Darling Downs Health:www.health.qld.gov.au/darlingdownsWork with Us | Rural#WorkDDHHS #OpportunityImpact #TheyreHereThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.