Pharmacist Intern

NSW Health; New England (ND); On-site; USD 53,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sustainable healthcare

Annual leave

Paid parental leave

Salary packaging

Fitness passport

Employee assistance program

Job summary

NSW Health in Tamworth Hospital offers a structured pharmacy internship, rotating through wards and the dispensary for hands-on inpatient and outpatient dispensing, clinical pharmacy and community care.

The program provides exposure to ICU, medical, surgical, paediatric, renal and mental health services across a regional network, with tutorials, workshops and a supportive team helping you grow.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master of Pharmacy and eligibility for registration as a Pharmacist in NSW on completion of intern training.
• Willingness to participate in rosters including weekends, public holidays and after hours.
• Interest in rural regional healthcare and hospital pharmacy practice.

Responsibilities

• Rotate through wards and dispensary, gaining hands-on experience in inpatient and outpatient dispensing.
• Work across clinical pharmacy services and community care under supervision.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Initiative

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor or Master of Pharmacy

APEC Stage 1 (overseas qualification)

Job description

More Than an Internship - Your Launchpad into Hospital Pharmacy.

Job Details

• Employment Type: Temporary Full Time until Jan 2028
• Position Classification: Pharmacist Unregistered
• Remuneration: $82,253.78 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
• Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
• Requisition ID: REQ683917
• Location: Tamworth Hospital
• Applications Close: Thursday 10th September 2026

About the role and where you will be working

Ready to kick-start your hospital pharmacy career? Join our supportive and progressive pharmacy team at Tamworth Hospital and gain broad clinical experience in a major regional referral hospital.

As an intern, you'll rotate through wards and dispensary, gaining hands‑on experience across inpatient and outpatient dispensing, clinical pharmacy and community care. With exposure to ICU, medical, surgical, paediatric, mental health, renal and Brain Injury services, no two days will be the same.

You'll also gain unique rural and regional pharmacy experience, with our department supporting 12 hospitals across the New England North West.

You won't be doing it alone. Our structured intern program includes tutorials, workshops and practice exams, alongside a friendly team of experienced and early‑career pharmacists and skilled technicians who are committed to helping you grow.

As your confidence develops, so will your responsibility‑giving you the skills, independence and strong generalist foundation to launch your pharmacy career.

And when the workday ends, enjoy everything Tamworth has to offer: a vibrant, growing regional city surrounded by beautiful mountains, with a welcoming community, great lifestyle and plenty of opportunities to make lifelong friends.

Start your pharmacy career with us-learn, grow, belong and make a difference in Tamworth.

About you

Are you ready to make a difference?

We're looking for a motivated, adaptable and enthusiastic pharmacy intern who is ready to learn, take initiative and thrive in a fast‑paced hospital environment.

You’ll bring strong clinical knowledge, a practical mindset and a passion for patient care, with the confidence to work independently and as part of a supportive team.

Most importantly, you’ll be excited by the opportunity to experience rural healthcare, grow your skills and make a real difference to patients and communities across the region.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Masters of Pharmacy (or successful completion of APEC Stage 1 examination if overseas qualification). Eligible for registration as a Pharmacist in NSW on completion of intern training programme (ITP)
• Participate in weekend, public holiday and after hour’s rosters and do overtime as required.

What we can offer

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
• Monthly Allocated Days Off (for full‑time employees)
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro‑rata for part‑time employees)
• 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

The Welcome Experience

The Welcome Experience helps you and your family connect with local people and resources, making it easier to settle in and feel at home in your new community.

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience.

Relocating? We've Got You Covered

Making a move can feel overwhelming, but support is available.

The Welcome Experience is a free service designed to help health workers and their families settle into regional communities. From connecting you with local schools, childcare providers, sporting clubs, housing information, and community networks, the program helps make your transition smoother so you can feel at home sooner and start enjoying everything your new community has to offer.

Learn More: www.nsw.gov.au/welcomeexperience

Additional information

• An eligibility list will be created for future temporary full‑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.

At Hunter New England Local Health District we are an inclusive employer dedicated to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Our commitment to a workforce that reflects the community we care for is essential for delivering the highest quality healthcare to our community. We encourage people with diverse lived experiences to apply. Please contact [e-mail] for confidential support to ensure an equitable, barrier‑free application process.

This is a Category A position. Recommended applicants will be reviewed for compliance with NSW Health policy directive PD2023_022: Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases for Category A positions prior to offer. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in the policy.