Senior Pharmacist

Queensland Government; Rockhampton Regional; On-site; AUD 140,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing Professional Development

Flexible Work-Life Balance

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted Private Health Insurance

Fitness Passport

Job summary

Rockhampton Hospital Pharmacy, part of the Queensland Government health system, seeks a senior clinical pharmacist to lead services across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast and Mount Morgan. You will collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams to optimise medication management and provide expert advice.

The role requires a Pharmacy degree with AHPRA registration and a track record in clinical practice, leadership, and education.

Qualifications

• Tertiary degree in Pharmacy and AHPRA registration or eligibility for registration in Australia.
• Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge in a specialist area.
• Ability to lead service improvement initiatives and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical pharmacy services across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast and Mount Morgan.
• Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams to optimise medication management.
• Provide expert medication advice and accurate medication histories.
• Mentor pharmacists, interns, students and support staff; contribute to education.

Skills

Clinical pharmacy

Leadership

Mentoring

Quality improvement

Education

Pharmacy degree + AHPRA registration

Graduate diploma / Master’s (pharmacy-related)

Job description

About us:Rockhampton Hospital Pharmacy provides essential medication management services across the hospital and Central Queensland, supporting patients from admission through to discharge and outpatient care. Working alongside medical, nursing and allied health teams, the department helps ensure medicines are used safely and effectively through clinical reviews, medication counselling, specialist advice and monitoring. The team also supports the education and development of pharmacy staff and students, helping prevent medication-related harm and improve health outcomes for Central Queenslanders.About the role:Lead and deliver clinical pharmacy services across Rockhampton, Capricorn Coast and Mount Morgan.Collaborate with medical, nursing and allied health teams to optimise medication management, promote the safe use of medicines and improve patient outcomes.Provide expert medication advice, accurate medication histories and continuity of care.Mentor and supervise pharmacists, interns, students and support staff, while contributing to multidisciplinary education and professional development.Drive quality improvement by developing clinical guidelines, monitoring clinical outcomes and performance indicators, and leading Quality Use of Medicines initiatives.About you:A tertiary degree in Pharmacy and AHPRA registration, or eligibility for registration in Australia.Strong clinical pharmacy knowledge, expertise and skills in an appropriate specialist area.The ability to provide clinical advice and identify opportunities to improve service delivery.The ability to lead service improvement initiatives and provide clinical supervision to staff.Well regarded: A graduate diploma or master's qualification in a pharmacy-related field. Applicants awaiting qualification conferral or registration will also be considered.What we offer:Total remuneration value of up to $162,376 p.a. is comprised of:An hourly rate between $66.92 - $71.77 p.h.12.75% employer superannuation contribution17.5% leave loadingAdditional Benefits:Ongoing Professional Development and Education OpportunitiesShift and on-call allowanceProfessional development leave and allowanceResearch opportunitiesFlexible Work-Life Balance and VarietyGenerous Salary Sacrificing OptionsPaid Parental LeaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness PassportVaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) requirements:It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be, and remain, vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.How to apply:To apply, please submit the following:Your current CV or resume, including referees.A cover letter (1-2 pages) addressing how your experience, skills and values align with the key responsibilities and expectations outlined in the Role Description.Any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.For assistance:Contact [e-mail] the Job Ad Reference (JAR) RK6J695424Applications close: Wednesday, 4 November 2026#Rockhampton #Mount Morgan #Capricorn Coast #YeppoonThis work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.