SCHN - SCH - Pharmacist Paediatrics

NSW Health; Randwick City Council; On-site; AUD 87,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work opportunities

Salary packaging

Accrued days off

Fitness passport

EAP

Job summary

NSW Health’s SCHN Pharmacy Randwick seeks pharmacists for varied full-time, part-time and casual roles. Provides paediatric clinical pharmacy services at Sydney Children’s Hospital Network sites with broad duties in procurement, dispensary, and patient care. Full registration and paediatric experience are preferred.

Flexible opportunities with salary packaging benefits and opportunities for professional development. Applications close soon; contact Felicity Wright for details.

Qualifications

• Full registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no restrictions on scope of practice.
• Clinical Pharmacy experience in a busy hospital environment, preferably paediatrics.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivation to develop skills.

Responsibilities

• Provision of paediatric clinical pharmacy services at SCHN sites with duties including drug procurement and distribution.
• Dispensary activities and pharmaceutical care.
• Medication management system and clinical application support.
• Medication safety vigilance and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Clinical Pharmacy

Paediatrics experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor of Pharmacy / Pharmacy degree

Job description

Employment Type: Various Full-Time, Part-Time and Casual Opportunities Available

Position Classification: Pharmacist Gde 1

Remuneration: 87083.42 - 113298.98 full-time equivalent base salary range (+12% super + 17.5% leave loading and salary packaging)

Hours Per Week: up to 38

Requisition ID: REQ696379

Location: Randwick

Applications Close: Midnight on 11 October 2026

For role related queries or questions contact Felicity Wright 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.

SCH Pharmacy Randwick is advertising for Full time, part time and casual pharmacists in permanent and temporary positions. Applications are welcome from provisionally registered pharmacists who are anticipated to meet all requirements for full pharmacist registration by the end 2026.

Appointment to a fully registered pharmacist role will be subject to the applicant obtaining and maintaining full registration with the relevant regulatory authority by the required commencement date.

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)

Qualifications and Experience

• Full registration with the Pharmacy Board of Australia with no restrictions on scope of practice
• Demonstrated relevant Clinical Pharmacy experience (preferably including paediatrics) in a busy hospital environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of multidisciplinary teams
• Attention to detail and accuracy in undertaking all tasks
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivation to improve/develop skills relevant to current practice

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.