SCHN – CHW – Pharmacist Paediatrics

Southern NSW Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 122,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging and meal entertain-

Accrued days off (ADOs)

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Job summary

Southern NSW Local Health District invites applications for a Permanent Full Time Pharmacist Grade 2 to join the Sydney Children's Hospital Network in Westmead. The role delivers paediatric clinical pharmacy services across SCHN sites, including medication management, procurement, dispensary duties, and patient care.

The successful applicant will support medication safety, contribute to quality projects and research, and work within NSW Health standards.

Responsibilities

• Provision of paediatric clinical pharmacy services at Sydney Children's Hospital Network sites with a range of duties including:
• Drug procurement and distribution
• Dispensary activities
• Providing pharmaceutical care
• Medication management system and clinical application support
• Medication safety vigilance
• Quality project and research activities.

Job description

Employment Type:PermanentFull Time. This position is full time; however, part time/job share arrangements may also be considered.
Position Classification:Pharmacist Gde 2
Remuneration:121581.81 - 128898.29 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)
Hours Per Week:up to 38
Requisition ID:REQ692787
Location: Westmead
Applications Close: Midnight on 27 September 2026
For role related queries or questions contact Sophie Brown on [e-mail]

As the largest paediatric health service in Australia, we care for thousands of children each year, in hospital and at home. Our people are united by compassion, collaboration and excellence in care.

What you'll be doing

Provision of paediatric clinical pharmacy services at Sydney Children's Hospital Network sites with a range of duties including:

• Drug procurement and distribution
• Dispensary activities
• Providing pharmaceutical care
• Medication management system and clinical application support
• Medication safety vigilance
• Quality project and research activities.

Ensuring the provision of a high quality Pharmacy service according to accepted standards and practices to achieve the best outcome for the children of SCHN and their families and carers.

Additional Benefits (where applicable): Flexible work opportunities, Salary packaging and meal entertainment benefits, accrued days off (ADOs), fitness passport, employee assistance program (EAP)

Child Safe Standards:
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, in line with NSW Health’s commitment to the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and well-being of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Additional Information:

SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity, recognising that a diverse workforce strengthens our culture and enhances the care we provide to children, young people and their families.

Permanent NSW Health roles require Australian citizenship or permanent residency. Temporary visa holders may be considered where no suitable Australian citizen or permanent resident is identified.

Where required, overseas qualifications must be formally assessed by the Department of Education or relevant authority for recognition in Australia.

An Eligibility List may be created for future permanent and temporary full or part time vacancies.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families. For application support, visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application, or contact the SCHN’s Aboriginal Workforce Consultant at [e-mail].

For technical support please contact 1300 679 367

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.