Statewide Manager - Education, Research, and Development (530451)

Tasmanian Government; Hobart; Hybrid; AUD 149.000 - 150.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Professional development allowances

Fitness Passport – staff benefits

Zusammenfassung

Tasmanian Government, Department of Health, Statewide Hospital Pharmacy is seeking a Statewide Pharmacy Manager – Education, Research and Workforce Development to lead education, professional development and research initiatives across Tasmania's hospital system.

Based at Royal Hobart Hospital, the role drives workforce education programs, clinical governance and competency assessment, with a focus on developing leadership and advancing pharmacy practice across the state.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive leadership in delivering contemporary pharmacy services in hospital settings.
• Ability to plan, develop, implement and evaluate education, research and development priorities.
• Knowledge of professional competency standards, accreditation standards and training assessment.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic direction and planning of education, professional development, and training frameworks.
• Provide high-level operational and professional leadership to education staff across Statewide Hospital Pharmacy.
• Lead development and delivery of research programs and quality improvement initiatives.

Kenntnisse

Pharmacy leadership

Education program development

Research leadership

Clinical governance

Evidence-based practice

Ausbildung

Pharmacist registration

Jobbeschreibung

Statewide Manager - Education, Research, and Development (530451)

Department of Health
Community, Mental Health & Wellbeing
CMHW - Tasmanian Health Services

Applications must be submitted by Sunday 08 November, 2026 11:55 PM

Sunday 8 November, 2026 11:55 PM AEST

Award/Classification:

Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement, Allied Health Professional Manager, Level 5, Grade 1

$148,502 to $150,478 per annum

Employment type:

Fixed-term, part-time

Region:

South

Location:

Royal Hobart Hospital

Lead the future of pharmacy education, research and workforce development across Tasmania. Join Statewide Hospital Pharmacy in a strategic leadership role focused on developing our people, strengthening research and shaping contemporary pharmacy practice.

The Team

Statewide Hospital Pharmacy spans Tasmania’s acute public hospital system, providing excellence in medication management to patients across the State. A team of over 360 dedicated pharmacists and pharmacy technicians work in areas such as dispensing and distribution, compounding and cancer services, teaching and research, medication safety, digital health, and an extensive clinical pharmacy service that incorporates collaborative prescribing and a diverse range of specialties.

Statewide Hospital Pharmacy is committed to being a workplace of choice, and is investing heavily in staff development, with a particular emphasis on growth in Pharmacist Residency and Pharmacy Registrar training programs across the State.

The Role

The Statewide Pharmacy Manager – Education, Research and Workforce Development

• Provide strategic direction and planning of relevant education, professional development, and training frameworks for Statewide Hospital Pharmacy staff.
• Provide high-level operational and professional leadership to pharmacists and pharmacy technicians working in education roles across Statewide Hospital Pharmacy.
• Provide leadership of the development and delivery of research programs and quality improvement initiatives for Statewide Hospital Pharmacy.

You will need

• Extensive experience in effectively leading the delivery contemporary pharmacy services in a range of activities, preferably in a hospital setting, including demonstrated expert understanding of evidence-based practice, clinical governance, clinical risk management, clinical standards, relevant legislation, research and ethics.
• Extensive leadership experience and the demonstrated ability to determine, plan, develop, implement, and evaluate pharmacy-related workforce education, research and development priorities, milestones and programs, including resource allocation.
• Demonstrated expert knowledge of relevant professional competency standards/professional capabilities; professional accreditation standards; contemporary education practices; and competency assessments, and their application to training pharmacy staff.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

Details of appointment

Fixed term part time, day worker position, working 30.4 hours per fortnight, commencing February 2027 until March 2028

*Notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant.

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time, and casual vacancies.

$148,502 to $150,478 per annum (Pro rata). Our Employer 12% superannuation contribution is on top of this amount.

• Salary range is in accordance with Allied Health Professionals Public Sector Unions Wages Agreement No. 2 of 2025

In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:

• Professional Development Allowance of up to $1200 per annum, paid on a fortnightly, pro rata basis.
• Market allowance of $10,000 per annum, pro rata is approved until 31 March 2029: this allowance will be reviewed prior to expiry.

Benefits available to eligible candidates

• Professional development and accelerated pathways.
• A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
• Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $14.50 per week per person, or $28.05 for a family.

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria.

Tertiary qualification/program of study approved by the Pharmacy Board of Australia or completion of an overseas qualification eligible for skills assessment through the Australian Pharmacy Council.

Registered with the Pharmacy Board of Australia

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

Current Driver’s Licence

Recognition at Consultant level with the Australian & New Zealand College of Advanced Pharmacy (ANZCAP) in Education, and/or Leadership & Management, or another relevant discipline

Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.

*Applications from Recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role

For more information

Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.

Name: Georgina Makalani
Position: Pharmacy Support Officer
Phone number: 0429 903 440
Email address: [e-mail]

What it is like working at the Department of Health?

Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence are the key values to work in Department of Health. Listen to some of the lived experiences from within the department through some of our wonderful staff and hear about their journey in relocating to Tasmania!

Department of Health has achieved the “Carer Accredited Employer Status” providing support to employees with caring responsibilities. (Find out more under the Carer Recognition Act 2023).

Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.