Pharmacist - SSEH

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD); Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Days off

Salary packaging

Gym membership

EAP

Private health insurance

Job summary

South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) is seeking a Pharmacist Grade 1/2 to provide clinical pharmacy services across SESLHD, with a focus on safe and appropriate medication use. The role will rotate through clinical, dispensary and production teams on a rotation schedule.

The position is permanent full-time in Sydney, offering 38 hours per week and a competitive salary with NSW Health benefits, including generous leave and salary packaging options.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective clinical drug knowledge and competence in its application to achieve safe, efficient and high-quality patient care, including the ability to practise independently within scope.
• Well-developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care, achieve team objectives and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage competing clinical priorities and complex workloads, including effective prioritisation, problem solving and the development and implementation of initiatives or service improvements.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuing education, including the application of contemporary knowledge and learning to clinical practice.

Responsibilities

• To provide clinical pharmacy services across SESLHD to optimise safe and appropriate medication usage.
• The position will rotate through a variety of clinical, operational (dispensary) and production teams on a rotation schedule.

Job description

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 1/2
Remuneration: $121,581.81 - $128,898.29 per annum plus superannuation
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ694432
Location: Sydney, Sydney
Application Close: Sunday 4 October 2026
Where you'll be working
SESLHD is one of the largest local health districts in Sydney, covering a geographical area of 468 square kilometres from Sydney’s central business district, the beaches from Bondi to Cronulla and down to the Royal National Park. We deliver health care to around 930,000 residents across the local government areas of Woollahra, Waverley, Randwick, Bayside, Georges River and the Sutherland Shire. We also provide a key role in helping residents of Lord Howe Island. Our staff also deliver high quality health care across a variety of community-based services ranging from pre-birth to palliative care.
The Role
To provide clinical pharmacy services across South Eastern Sydney Local Health District (SESLHD) to optimise safe and appropriate medication usage.
The position will rotate through a variety of clinical, operational (dispensary) and production teams on a rotation schedule.
Benefits

• Up to 12 allocated days off each year in addition to annual leave.
• Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay! Up to $9K for living expenses and $2.6K meal & entertainment & Novated Leasing.
• Discounted gym memberships with a Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and family members.
• Discounted Private Health Insurance.

About
We are excited to learn more about you and your experience. As part of the application process, we invite you to respond to the following targeted questions:

• Demonstrated effective clinical drug knowledge and competence in its application to achieve safe, efficient and high-quality patient care, including the ability to practise independently within scope.
• Well-developed written, oral and interpersonal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within pharmacy and multidisciplinary teams to improve patient care, achieve team objectives and contribute to a positive workplace culture.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with limited supervision and manage competing clinical priorities and complex workloads, including effective prioritisation, problem solving and the development and implementation of initiatives or service improvements.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and continuing education, including the application of contemporary knowledge and learning to clinical practice.

Our CORE Values are Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment and have been created by employees for employees and help define how we work and to inspire positive interactions in the workplace.
We embrace diversity as our strength and are committed to maintaining an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Our workplaces are welcoming and safe for all our employees, irrespective of their unique characteristics including age, ethnicity, cultural or spiritual background, gender identity, disability, education and social-economic status. Read about our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Strategy for more information.
Reasonable Adjustments
NSW Health recognises everyone is unique, and that you may require some adjustments to ensure you have the best opportunity to apply. If we can make some adjustments to the NSW Health recruitment/interview process, then please email [e-mail] and let us know.
Adjustments may include but are not limited to, physical requirements, interview setups and specific interview availability times where required.
Information For Applicants

• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies
• If you have relevant qualifications or experience, please include any supporting documents with your application.
• Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.
• Applicants will be assessed against the essential requirements and selection criteria contained within the position description
• Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for all positions prior to offer
• SESLHD is committed to creating a workplace that reflects the diversity of our community. This will help ensure our employees, our patients and their carers, feel supported. We invite candidates of all ages, genders, sexual orientation, cultural background, people with disability, neurodiverse individuals, and Indigenous Australians to apply. We do have an Aboriginal Workforce Team that can also provide support ([e-mail]) and for additional information please visit our Stepping Up Website