Pharmacist senior (Medical)

Health; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 89,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive renumeration

Annual pay increases

Employer superannuation contribution

Job summary

Queensland Health's CHQ Pharmacy seeks a Senior Pharmacist (Medical) to deliver high level clinical pharmacy services in acute hospital settings, including complex medical units and outpatient clinics. The role involves independent judgement, multidisciplinary collaboration and mentoring of junior staff.

You will contribute to service improvement and guidelines, supporting children’s health services within CHQ. Part-time position based in Brisbane.

Qualifications

• Deliver high level clinical pharmacy services in acute hospital settings.
• Provide expert advice to multidisciplinary teams.
• Coach, mentor and supervise junior pharmacists and students.
• Support service improvement and guideline development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high level clinical pharmacy services within a variety of complex medical caseloads in an acute hospital setting.
• Exercise independent judgement in matters beyond routine practice with minimal supervision.
• Provide high level advice and support to the multidisciplinary team and clients.
• Initiate, develop and implement service improvement activities.
• Guide, mentor and supervise less experienced staff and students.

Skills

Leadership in clinical pharmacy

Mentoring

Job description

# Pharmacist senior (Medical)**Queensland Health** (Organisation site) South BrisbaneProvide high level clinical pharmacy services in high acuity and complex medical units and outpatient clinics (including respiratory, cystic fibrosis, neurology and renal medicine).## Job details| | || --- | --- || Position status | Permanent || Position type | Part-time || Occupational group | Health - Medical || Classification | HP4 || Workplace Location | Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - South || Job ad reference | QLD/H26CHQ696119 || Closing date | 16-Nov-2026 || Salary Other | $64.64 - $69.55 P/H || Job duration | || Contact person | Claire George || Contact details | 0459892069 Access the National Relay Service |**About the Team**CHQ Pharmacy is dedicated to providing and supporting high quality clinical and medication management services to the children and young people of CHQ. The pharmacy service has a staff of approximately 110, including pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, administrative staff and support staff. The pharmacy team provides services to inpatients, outpatients, hospital in the home, cancer care services, poisons information, aseptic compounding, clinical trials along with safety, quality and governance. The Queensland Poisons Information Service is part of CHQ Pharmacy and provides 24 hour a day emergency service in cases of poisoning.**About the Role**In this role you will coach and support others to deliver for children, young people and families (Leader of Others) in accordance with the *Children's Health Queensland Leadership Excellence Framework* (PDF) and the Queensland Public Service and the CHQ values. Your contribution will include:* Deliver high level clinical pharmacy services within a variety of complex medical caseloads in an acute hospital setting in accordance with prescribed professional and ethical standards, with minimal direct clinical supervision. Services will be predominantly provided to patients admitted to hospital, and may also include provision of services in outpatient pharmacy clinics.* Exercise independent judgement and problem solving skills, in matters beyond routine practice, using valid and reliable evidence, with infrequent clinical practice supervision.* Provide high level advice and support to the multidisciplinary team, and clients within and external to the Queensland Children's Hospital. This may include virtual support for specialist outreach clinics.* Actively participate in initiating, developing and implementing service improvement activities to enhance the delivery of clinical pharmacy services and multidisciplinary care. This will include initiation of research and quality improvement activities, and contribution to development of guidelines, procedures and protocols to support the continuum of care.* Guide, mentor and supervise less experienced pharmacy practitioners, support staff, and provide education to work experience or observational pharmacy students.**About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)**Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.**Inclusion and diversity**To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.**Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS**Come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:* Opportunities for professional growth and development* Competitive renumeration* Annual pay increases* 12.75% employer superannuation contribution* 17.5% annual leave loading* Salary packaging* Employee wellness and assistance program* Work/life balance, variety, and flexibilityYou can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.## Further informationWe are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.Applicants are encouraged to apply online. Please review the Role Description, Information Pack and Applicant Tool Kit for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.## DocumentsBefore applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.* RD\\_HP4 Medical (PDF) CHQ\\_Applicant Toolkit\\_2025 (PDF) CHQ\\_Information for Applicants\\_2025 (PDF)