SCHN - Pharmacist Robotics Automation Informatics Digital - REQ611619

NSW Health; Council of the City of Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A major health service provider in Australia is seeking full-time pharmacists for their expanding team, focusing on robotics, automation, and digital health within the Sydney Children's Hospital Network. Applicants should have 3-5 years of clinical experience and will participate in a structured training program. Ideal for forward-thinking individuals looking to innovate in paediatric pharmacy services.

Benefits

Salary packaging for tax savings

Meal entertainment savings

Accrued Day Off (ADO)

Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Fitness Passport

Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical experience preferred.
• Understanding of automation and robotics in pharmacy.
• Ability to participate in training programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination and delivery of an Automation strategy.
• Provide site-based clinical services to General Paediatrics.
• Support a two-year structured training program.

Skills

Pharmacy Informatics

Robotics

Automation

Digital Health

Clinical experience

Education

Registered Pharmacist

Job description

Overview

Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.

Be Part of a Once-in-a-Lifetime Transformation in Paediatric Pharmacy

SCHN is undergoing a redevelopment with new facilities at Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick and Children’s Hospital, Westmead. We are looking for forward-thinking early career pharmacists with an interest in robotics, automation, informatics and digital health to join us as we move into our brand-new, purpose-built pharmacies in November 2025 at Randwick and March 2026 at Westmead.

Our pharmacy departments deliver inpatient clinical, operational, HITH, ambulatory and outpatient pharmacy services to the hospital. We care for patients as part of the multi-disciplinary team under medical teams such as oncology/haematology, neurology, renal, gastroenterology, intensive care, mental health, emergency and surgical. We support undergraduate, intern, residency and registrar training programs and collaborate with pharmacy technicians through Cert III and IV training. Quality improvement and research are embedded in practice, and we train our staff to be skilled educators.

Both new Pharmacy departments will feature automation in patient care areas to streamline inventory management and a central pharmacy equipped with a robotic dispensing system. The pharmacy departments have aseptic, cytotoxic, and gene therapy suites, along with specialised non-sterile compounding facilities to support tailored formulations.

SCHN Pharmacy are recruiting Full time Pharmacists to join our expanding team. Pharmacists are expected to participate in weekend, extended hours and on-call rosters. Opportunity may exist for a training program position, and resident candidates must be able to participate in weekend rosters during operational term.

What you'll be doing

The SCHN Pharmacist - Pharmacy Robotics, Automation, Informatics and Digital Health (RAID) assists the SCHN Lead Pharmacist - Applications with the coordination and delivery of an Automation, Robotics and Digital Health strategy within Sydney Children’s Hospital Network Pharmacy services. Appointment is site based to SCH or CHW with the Pharmacist also providing site based clinical service provision to General Paediatrics and Med/Surg Streams as per department requirements.

This role is suited to a pharmacist with 3-5 years of clinical experience that is looking to extend competencies in Digital Health, Pharmacy Informatics, Automation and Robotics. This will be supported by a two-year structured training program with support from mentors and formal learning experiences and feedback. The program reports to the Network Pharmacy Applications Manager and is supported by the Lead Pharmacist - Workforce Development Pharmacist.

How to Apply

Click ‘Apply Online’ and submit your application including:

• A resume detailing relevant knowledge, skills and experience (maximum 5 pages)
• Answers to the selection criteria in the Position Description

Additional Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Salary packaging for tax savings
• Meal entertainment savings
• Accrued Day Off (ADO) for Full Time employees
• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Passport
• Flexible Work Practice Opportunities

Need more information?

• Position Description
• Applying for this position
• About The Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network
• Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up

Further Contacts and Support

For role related queries contact Felicity Wright at [e-mail]. Aboriginal candidates may contact [e-mail] for the Aboriginal Workforce Consultant. For technical support, contact 1300 679 367.

Child Safe Standards

SCHN is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment aligned with NSW Health’s Child Safe Standards. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare and well-being of children and young people.

Additional Information

Applicants will be assessed against the essential criteria in the Position Description. NSW Health is committed to accessibility and may provide adjustments to recruitment and interview processes as needed. SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity. Employment of temporary visa holders is considered only if no suitable permanent resident or citizen is identified after labour market testing. To be eligible for permanent appointment you must have Australian citizenship or permanent residency. All workers must meet NSW Health vaccination and screening requirements before starting employment. See the Position Description for details. This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC).

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

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