Senior Oncology Pharmacist

St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne; Sydney; On-site; AUD 143,000 - 146,000; Full time

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Salary Packaging

Superannuation

Career development opportunities

Job summary

St Vincent's Hospital Sydney is seeking a Senior Oncology Pharmacist (Grade 3) for a max-term full-time contract based in Sydney. This role leads the Cancer Pharmacy Service and works with the Team Leader Pharmacist to deliver high-quality oncology care.

The position requires extensive Oncology/Haematology experience, AHPRA registration, and the ability to participate in on-call and weekend rosters. You will drive governance, staff development and patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration and ability to participate in on-call and weekend rosters.
• Significant Oncology/Haematology pharmacy experience with strong clinical knowledge.
• Knowledge of evidence-based guidelines and formulary management.
• Experience using MOSAIQ, CHARM and related systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven leadership and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery and development of the Cancer Pharmacy Service with the Team Leader Pharmacist.
• Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service for Oncology and Haematology outpatients.
• Coordinate and manage chemotherapy supply for outpatients and inpatients.
• Provide supervision, mentoring and capability development for staff.
• Drive governance and quality initiatives through committees and policy development.

Skills

AHPRA registration

Oncology/Haematology experience

Clinical decision making

Leadership and mentoring

Tools

MOSAIQ

CHARM

Job description

Role title: Senior Oncology Pharmacist (Grade 3, year 1-2)

Role type: Max term contract, full time (until January 2028)

Shift details: Monday to Friday with weekend on call requirements

Department and location: Pharmacy, St Vincent's Public Hospital, Sydney

Salary: $142,587.86 to $146,446.46 + Super + Salary Packaging

Welcome to St Vincent's Hospital Sydney

Join a team built on a proud legacy of world-class care, true compassion, and deep community roots.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity and powered today by St Vincent's Health Australia, the Sisters' legacy of compassionate service is our living heartbeat.

As Sydney's premier and iconic inner-city public hospital, we serve the entire population, providing world-class care to all people, including the most vulnerable in our community. Across our renowned precinct, we feature cutting-edge programs and surgery infrastructure, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.

Located in the vibrant heart of Darlinghurst, we are positioned just minutes from Kings Cross station, with direct, high-frequency bus connections from the east, and seamless links from Gadigal and Museum stations right to our doorstep.

Read on to explore this exciting role and the fantastic perks waiting for you here.

About the role

• Lead the delivery and ongoing development of the Cancer Pharmacy Service, partnering with the Team Leader Pharmacist - Cancer Services to ensure high-quality care across Oncology, Haematology and ambulatory cancer services
• Provide a specialist clinical pharmacy service as a Senior Oncology Pharmacist, supporting safe, effective and patient-centred care for Oncology and Haematology outpatients
• Coordinate and manage the supply of chemotherapy for Oncology and Haematology outpatients and inpatients, ensuring continuity of treatment and service excellence
• Provide clinical supervision, mentoring and capability development for pharmacy staff, fostering professional growth, succession planning and a high-performing team culture
• Drive governance and quality initiatives through active participation in committees, working groups and policy development to support compliant and optimal medication management

About you

• Current registration as a practising pharmacist with AHPRA and availability to participate in on-call and weekend rosters
• Significant Oncology and/or Haematology pharmacy experience, with strong clinical knowledge and judgement
• Sound knowledge of eviQ guidelines, formulary management and Drug and Therapeutics Committee processes
• Experience using oncology and pharmacy systems such as MOSAIQ, CHARM and related applications
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience developing guidelines, procedures and educational materials
• Proven leadership, mentoring and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to teamwork, service improvement and ongoing professional development

What we can offer you

• Exceptional Rewards: Competitive pay and not-for-profit salary packaging to maximise your income
• World-Class: Be part of a renowned precinct alongside the Garvan & Victor Chang institutes
• Excellence: Premier heart/lung transplant program, advanced robotics, & pioneering HIV/AIDS initiatives
• Cutting-Edge Oncology: Deliver advanced cancer care and trials at the renowned Kinghorn Cancer Centre
• Community: Support vital programs for First Nations, homelessness, mental health, & drug and alcohol care
• Professional Advancement: Accelerate your career with study leave and Curran Foundation scholarships
• Health & Wellbeing: Fitness Passport, discounted private health, & cultural recognitions and celebrations
• Coming from NSW Health: Smooth transfer of your qualifying service and leave entitlements

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

As part of our commitment to reconciliation, we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.

Reconciliation Action Plan:

At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees