Senior Oncology and Day Medical Unit Pharmacist

Northern Sydney Local Health District; Sydney; On-site; AUD 124,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Fitness passport

Job summary

The Senior Oncology/Day Medical Unit (DMU) Pharmacist position at Northern Beaches Hospital in the NSLHD requires leading clinical and operational pharmacy services within Oncology/DMU. You will oversee staff, coordinate supply and ensure high-quality cancer care, including cytotoxic and aseptic handling.

This role is a 12-month temporary full-time contract with potential extension, paying a weekly salary of approximately AUD 2,733–2,807. NSW Health immunisation and policy requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Registered pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA) with no conditions on practice.
• Minimum of three years' post-registration hospital pharmacy experience, with cancer care pharmacy expertise.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operational leadership and coordination of Oncology/DMU pharmacy services.
• Lead and supervise pharmacists and technicians, manage workload, ensure safe and timely medication delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Autonomy

Team supervision

Education

Pharmacist registration (AHPRA)

Job description

This is a 12 month contract to support backfill for a return from parental leave on reduced hours. There is a potential this could be extended beyond the contract date.

Why Join NSLHD

• Access generous staff benefits including salary packaging, fitness passport and more.
• A challenging, inspiring and rewarding role with the opportunity to make a difference.

Employment Type

Temporary Full Time until 6 December 2027 (with possibility of ongoing employment)

Position Classification

Pharmacist Grade 3

Remuneration

$2,732.69 - $2,806.64 per week

Hours Per Week

8

Who we are

We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.

Where you'll be working

Northern Beaches Hospital

What You’ll Be Doing

The Senior Oncology/Day Medical Unit (DMU) Pharmacist is responsible for the day-to-day operational leadership, coordination, medication supply and clinical oversight of the Oncology and DMU pharmacy service at Northern Beaches Hospital. The role oversees pharmacist(s) and technician(s) working in Oncology Pharmacy to ensure safe, effective and timely delivery of pharmacy services through workload management, clinical supervision, workforce coordination and management of daily service priorities. The position maintains an advanced clinical practice role and serves as the first point of contact for clinical, operational and governance issues within the specialty area.

Willing and available to participate on weekend, public holiday, after-hours and on-call rosters as required.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply

Candidates Will Need To Meet The Following Criteria

• Current registration as a pharmacist with the Pharmacy Board of Australia (AHPRA) with no conditions or restrictions on practice, or eligibility for immediate registration.
• A minimum of three years' post-registration experience in hospital pharmacy, with significant experience and a demonstrated high level of competence and expertise in the provision of cancer care pharmacy services, including cytotoxic and aseptic manufacturing.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of cytotoxic medication management and evidence-based treatment guidelines for cancer treatment.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and develop staff, including workload allocation, clinical supervision, competency-based assessment and the teaching of pharmacists.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities and manage a complex and competing workload, to work autonomously with limited supervision, and to exercise independent professional judgement.
• Proficient written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills, with a proven ability to liaise with novice and experienced health professionals, consumers and carers, and external service providers.

For role related queries or questions contact Bronwyn Nolan on [e-mail]

This is a NSW Health Category A position which requires immunisation and screening for certain diseases. The full list of requirements are outlined in the NSW Health OASV Policy (Page 11). You will be required to complete the OASV Undertaking/ Declaration Form and TB Assessment Tool during the recruitment process. Please upload this with your application along with any other vaccination evidence that you may have.

NSW Health is committed to implementing the Child Safe Standards.

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Applications Close

23 November 2026

Tentative Interview Dates

3rd December 2026