Clinical Trials Pharmacist

NSW Health; New England (ND); On-site; USD 71,000 - 73,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary Packaging

Relocation Support

Annual Leave

Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

NSW Health in Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital is seeking a Pharmacist Grade 3 for a temporary part-time position (16 hours/week) until June 2027. You will support clinical trials, titrate medications, and coordinate departmental activities with experienced staff.

The role requires registration with AHPRA, and offers a supportive team, salary packaging, and superannuation options within a large health service.

Qualifications

• Registered Pharmacist with AHPRA in good standing.
• Experience with clinical trials is preferred.
• Self-starting and attentive to detail.

Responsibilities

• Undertake work with patients and allocate/titrate medications in clinical trials.
• Coordinate training, stock management and reporting for trials.
• Support end-to-end management of the pharmacy trials function.

Job description

Lead with expertise, inspire excellence, and make a lasting impact in pharmacy.

Employment Type: Temporary Part Time Until June 2027

Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3

Remuneration: $71.91 - $73.85 per hour + Superannuation + Salary Packaging

Hours Per Week: 16

Requisition ID: REQ681675

Location: Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital

Applications Close: Sunday, 30th August 2026

Where you'll be working

The Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital (TRRH) is a 300-bed rural referral teaching hospital offering a comprehensive range of services, including medical specialties such as neurology, renal, cardiology, respiratory, gastroenterology, oncology and rehabilitation, as well as general and specialist surgery, obstetrics, paediatrics and mental health. Critical care services include a Level 5 Intensive Care Unit, Coronary Care Unit, and one of the busiest regional Emergency Departments in NSW. A broad range of specialist outpatient clinics plus medical and radiation oncology supports patients across the region.

Tamworth is a vibrant regional city with good schools, good food and a relaxed lifestyle. It has the services you need - including great coffee shops - without the crazy busyness (and queues!) of a major city. Within a short drive are excellent national parks, cosy villages (more cafes!) and the fresh air and space of the country. There's a great sporting culture along with diverse music and entertainment.

The Pharmacy Department at Tamworth Rural Referral Hospital (TRRH) is an experienced and supportive team of pharmacists and pharmacy technicians committed to delivering exceptional patient care. In addition to providing services at TRRH, the team also delivers clinical and pharmacy support to 12 rural and regional hospitals across the New England North West region of NSW. One of the defining strengths of our pharmacy team is our collaborative culture. We step in to support one another, share knowledge and work together to ensure the best possible outcomes for our patients-who are also our families, friends and community.

The Opportunity

The new Clinical Trials position supports our growing Clinical Trials work here in Tamworth. Across the allotted time, you'll be undertaking work with patients, allocating and titrating medications, and undertaking the overall management of the pharmacy end of trails management: coordinating training and department involvement, stock management, reporting and so on. There is support within the department from experienced staff as well as support from the Clinical Trials coordinators across the health service. Training in each trial is provided by trial sponsors. Working knowledge of MS365 programs is helpful, as is the ability to adapt to multiple software or online systems.

About You

You will be self-starting, able to work independently and have great attention to detail.

Previous experience with Clinical trials is preferred, although much can be learnt on the job.

If you are detailed in your work, able to coordinate and keep track of multiple things at once and able to work within clear parameters, then this will suit you.

Requirements

1. Registered Pharmacist without restriction with the Australian Health Practitioner Registration Agency
2. Participation in the Pharmacy roster including provision of backfill, public holidays and on-call services

What we can offer you

At Hunter New England Health, enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. You'll contribute to the team enriching health in millions of ways every day. On top of this we also offer:

• Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
• Relocating? The Welcome Experience offers free support to help you and your family settle into your new community.
• Proximity to shopping and other services
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full-time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part time employees)
• 6 weeks annual leave (for eligible full time nurses)
• Paid parental leave (for eligible employees) - giving you the opportunity for true Worklife balance
• Salary packaging options - up to $11,600 plus novated leasing
• Fitness Passport for health and well-being - discounted gym options for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary part time vacancies
• To be eligible for permanent employment in this position you must be an Australian Citizen, or a permanent resident of Australia, or a New Zealand citizen with a current New Zealand Passport. Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable local candidate is identified for the position; in this instance, you may only be offered employment in line with the conditions and expiry date of your visa.
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.

Information for Applicants:

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This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.

Salary Packaging: is beneficial to most Hunter New England Health employees and may increase your take-home pay! Salary package a range of personal expenses including novated motor vehicle leases, relocation expenses, and HECS/HELP debt. Find out more by contacting SalaryPackagingPLUS! via [e-mail] or 1300 40 25 23.

Hunter New England Health employees may be eligible for a range of benefits such as allocated days off (ADO) for full time employees, long service leave, paid maternity leave, and salary packaging options including meal expenses.