Smart Pump Pharmacist

Lead digital health projects and smart pump rollout across Hunter New England - flexible role driving innovation in medication safety and care.

Remuneration: $137,103.89 – $140,813.79 per annum + superannuation + salary packaging
Location: Initially based at The Lodge, Rankin Park Campus, then flexible location upon negotiation.
Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Requisition ID: REQ655084
Applications Close: Sunday 26th April 2026

About the role

This newly established, district-wide role will work across Pharmacy, ICT and Clinical Governance to support key digital and medication safety initiatives. Initially, you’ll lead small projects in preparation for the Single Digital Patient Record rollout, including governance and implementation of smart infusion devices and a district-wide smart pump library.

Working with Biomedical Technology team, comprised of nursing, allied health and medical staff, you’ll help deliver smart infusion devices across Hunter New England LHD. While strategic priorities are set by the organisation, you’ll have flexibility to define and achieve your own KPIs.

You’ll report to the Medication Safety and Quality Manager and receive strong onboarding and ongoing support from a collaborative pharmacy network, including access to the Senior Pharmacist – Education and Training. The role is initially based in Newcastle with flexible work arrangements available over time, depending on service needs.

Where you’ll be working

District Pharmacy Services is a small, friendly team based at The Lodge on the John Hunter Hospital campus. The team leads medication safety, quality use of medicines and pharmacy education across the district. Flexible working hours and transport options, including a free shuttle bus, help support work–life balance.

About you

You are a strong communicator who builds effective relationships across teams. You work well independently, learn quickly, and collaborate with ease in a supportive environment.

Experience with smart infusion devices or implementing new clinical technologies will be highly regarded.

What we offer

At Hunter New England Local Health District (HNELHD), enjoy a career where you're challenged by interesting work and surrounded by spectacular locations. Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day: 

• ADO's each month (for full time employees)
• Salary packaging options
• Fitness Passport
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members 

Requirements:

• Registered Pharmacist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and at least 3 years of post-registration hospital experience.
• Current unrestricted driver license and ability to drive.

Additional Information:

• 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.
• An eligibility list will be created for future permanent full or part time and temporary full or part time vacancies. 
• We are unable to accommodate visa sponsorship for applicants requiring a visa for this position.   
• Job share / part time arrangements will be considered. 
   

How to apply:

Click apply online, submit your information and resume, and address the criteria listed below providing examples that demonstrate your ability.
 

1. Demonstrated high level communication skills in interacting effectively with clinical staff, senior managers and external stakeholders, including effective written communication skills in the development of reports and briefs.
2. Demonstrated computer literacy and ability to use health information systems. One responsibility of this role is to co-ordinate changes to the medication library dataset and pump configurations in collaboration with clinicians.

Need more information? 

  1) Click here for the Position Description 
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For role related queries or questions contact Kirstin Berry on Kirstin.Berry@health.nsw.gov.au